How to pronounce unashamed
Say it like uhn-uh-SHAYMD. Unashamed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHAYMD).
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- uhn
- uh
- SHAYMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unashamed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHAYMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unashamed
American and British speakers say unashamed in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-uh-SHAYMD.
What does unashamed mean?
- feeling or showing no shame, embarrassment or remorse
Where does unashamed come from?
From un- + ashamed.
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Words that rhyme with unashamed
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Questions about saying unashamed
How do you pronounce unashamed?
Say uhn-uh-SHAYMD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unashamed?
Unashamed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHAYMD). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · SHAYMD.
Do Americans and Brits say unashamed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.