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How to pronounce ahem
“ahem” pronunciation in American and British English
Listen to ahem in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.
“ahem” in real sentences
76 clips in the index · 2 American · 1 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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with exciting personalities like, ahem, me].
CrashCourse
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Ahem, this is a drawer full of cutlery.
Taskmaster
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Ahem, your Honor, this is Ernesto Che Guevara.
TED-Ed
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>> NEVER BEFORE AHEM, SEEN ON TELEVISION, DAVID O'DOHERTY >> >> NOW [screaming] ATTEMPT TO FIX
ABC Entertainment (AU)
Why real speech
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