How to pronounce shamefully
Say it like SHAYM-fuh-lee. Shamefully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAYM).
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- SHAYM
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamefully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shamefully
American and British speakers say shamefully in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪmfəli/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪmfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAYM-fuh-lee.
What does shamefully mean?
- In a shameful manner.“I looked shamefully at the floor.”
- Used to express discontent with a situation or occurrence.“The hospital was shamefully underequipped.”
Where does shamefully come from?
Inherited from Middle English schamefully.
Questions about saying shamefully
How do you pronounce shamefully?
Say SHAYM-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪmfəli/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪmfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamefully?
Shamefully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAYM). Broken into parts: SHAYM · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say shamefully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪmfəli/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪmfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.