How to pronounce ashame
Say it like uh-SHAYM. Ashame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAYM).
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- uh
- SHAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ashame pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ashame
American and British speakers say ashame in essentially the same way: /əˈʃeɪm/ in the US and /əˈʃeɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SHAYM.
What does ashame mean?
- To make ashamed; to shame.
Where does ashame come from?
From Old English āsċamian, from ā- + sċamian (“feel shame”), from Proto-Germanic *skamēnan, from *skamō (“shame, humiliation”).
Words that rhyme with ashame
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ashame.
Questions about saying ashame
How do you pronounce ashame?
Say uh-SHAYM. The American pronunciation is /əˈʃeɪm/. In British English it is /əˈʃeɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ashame?
Ashame has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAYM). Broken into parts: uh · SHAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say ashame the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈʃeɪm/ and the British form is /əˈʃeɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.