How to pronounce shamefulness
Say it like SHAYM-ful-nus. Shamefulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAYM).
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- SHAYM
- ful
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamefulness 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.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shamefulness
American and British speakers say shamefulness in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪmfəlnəs/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪmfəlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAYM-ful-nus.
What does shamefulness mean?
- The property of being shameful.
- The result or product of being shameful.
Where does shamefulness come from?
Inherited from Middle English schamefulnesse.
Questions about saying shamefulness
How do you pronounce shamefulness?
Say SHAYM-ful-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪmfəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪmfəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamefulness?
Shamefulness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAYM). Broken into parts: SHAYM · ful · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say shamefulness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪmfəlnəs/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪmfəlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.