How to pronounce shames
Say it like SHAYMZ. Shames is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shames pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of shames
American and British speakers say shames in essentially the same way: /ʃeɪmz/ in the US and /ʃeɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAYMZ.
What does shames mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shame How to pronounce shame
- plural of shame How to pronounce shame
- Alternative form of shammes.
Questions about saying shames
How do you pronounce shames?
Say SHAYMZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃeɪmz/. In British English it is /ʃeɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shames?
Shames is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAYMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say shames the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃeɪmz/ and the British form is /ʃeɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.