How to pronounce shamelessly
Say it like SHAYM-luh-slee. Shamelessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAYM).
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- SHAYM
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamelessly 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shamelessly
American and British speakers say shamelessly in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪmləsli/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪmləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAYM-luh-slee.
What does shamelessly mean?
- In a shameless manner; without shame; impudently.
Where does shamelessly come from?
From shameless + -ly.
Words that rhyme with shamelessly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shamelessly.
Questions about saying shamelessly
How do you pronounce shamelessly?
Say SHAYM-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪmləsli/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪmləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamelessly?
Shamelessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAYM). Broken into parts: SHAYM · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say shamelessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪmləsli/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪmləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.