1noun
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
01 Word definition
ahem
4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants
Is AHEM a word?
Yes. AHEM is a 4-letter noun. the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-H-E-MHow do you spell AHEM?
AHEM contains 4 letters, begins with A, and ends with M.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗hem
02 Letter breakdown
How is AHEM spelled?
A1H2E3M4
03 Word-game status
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UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About AHEM.
How do you spell AHEM?
AHEM is spelled A-H-E-M. It contains 4 letters.