How to Pronounce Dirham

To pronounce "dirham", say DIRH-am — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

DIRH-am

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💡 Tip for remembering “dirham”

"dirham" has 2 syllables: dirh-am. It rhymes with ihram and theorem, if that helps it stick.

What does dirham mean?

noun

  1. A unit of currency used in the Arab world, currently the name of the currency of Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.

noun

  1. A former small Turkish unit of weight, variously reckoned as 1.5–3.5 g (0.05–0.12 oz.).

Synonyms

Turkishdrachmdramtermini

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Words that rhyme with dirham

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dirham"?▾

"Dirham" has 2 syllables: dirh · am.

What does "dirham" mean?▾

Dirham: A unit of currency used in the Arab world, currently the name of the currency of Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.

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