How to pronounce shameless
Say it like SHAYM-lus. Shameless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAYM).
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- SHAYM
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shameless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shameless
American and British speakers say shameless in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪmləs/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪmləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAYM-lus.
What does shameless mean?
- Having no shame, no guilt nor remorse over something considered wrong; immodest, brazen; unable to feel disgrace.
Where does shameless come from?
From Middle English schameles, shameles, from Old English sċamlēas, sċeamlēas (“without shame; shameless”), from Proto-Germanic *skamalausaz (“shameless”), equivalent to shame + -less.
Words that rhyme with shameless
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Questions about saying shameless
How do you pronounce shameless?
Say SHAYM-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪmləs/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪmləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shameless?
Shameless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAYM). Broken into parts: SHAYM · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say shameless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪmləs/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪmləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.