How to pronounce shaming
Say it like SHAY-ming. Shaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shaming
American and British speakers say shaming in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-ming.
What does shaming mean?
- present participle and gerund of shame How to pronounce shame
- The activity by which somebody is shamed.
Words that rhyme with shaming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shaming.
Questions about saying shaming
How do you pronounce shaming?
Say SHAY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaming?
Shaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say shaming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.