How to Pronounce Drachma

To pronounce "drachma", say DRACHM-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɹæk.mə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɹæk.mə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drachma”

"drachma" has 2 syllables: drachm-a. It rhymes with chacma, if that helps it stick.

What does drachma mean?

noun

  1. The currency of Greece in ancient times and again from 1832 until 2001, with the symbol ₯, since replaced by the euro.
  2. A coin worth one drachma.

Words that rhyme with drachma

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chacma

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drachma"?▾

"Drachma" has 2 syllables: drachm · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "drachma"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drachma" is /ˈdɹæk.mə/.

What does "drachma" mean?▾

Drachma: The currency of Greece in ancient times and again from 1832 until 2001, with the symbol ₯, since replaced by the euro.

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