How to pronounce ashamed
Say it like uh-SHAYMD. Ashamed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAYMD).
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- uh
- SHAYMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ashamed 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.
- SHAYMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ashamed
American and British speakers say ashamed in essentially the same way: /əˈʃeɪmd/ in the US and /əˈʃeɪmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SHAYMD.
What does ashamed mean?
- feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse“are you ashamed for having lied?”“felt ashamed of my torn coat”
Where does ashamed come from?
From Middle English ashamed, aschamed, from Old English āsċamod, past participle of Old English āsċamian (“to be ashamed”), equivalent to a- + shame + -ed.
Words that rhyme with ashamed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ashamed.
Questions about saying ashamed
How do you pronounce ashamed?
Say uh-SHAYMD. The American pronunciation is /əˈʃeɪmd/. In British English it is /əˈʃeɪmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ashamed?
Ashamed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAYMD). Broken into parts: uh · SHAYMD.
Do Americans and Brits say ashamed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈʃeɪmd/ and the British form is /əˈʃeɪmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.