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How do you spell the sound your throat clears?

There isn't a single word in English to spell the sound your throat clears. We usually represent it with the onomatopoeic word "Ahem".

However, other ways to write it include:

* "A-hem"

* "Ahem..."

* "Ahem!"

* "Hrm"

* "Hm"

* "Ugh" (Sometimes used for a clearing of the throat followed by a sigh)

Ultimately, the best way to spell it depends on the context and how you want to convey the sound.

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