ahem

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: a-hem (2)
English Definition

Used to represent the sound of a cough made to attract attention.

Example Sentence

"Ahem, I think we are going the wrong way," she said.

US IPA /Ι™Λˆhem/
UK IPA /Ι™Λˆhem/

Synonyms

cough throat-clearing interruption

Antonyms

silence quiet