How to Pronounce Shames

To pronounce "shames", say SHAM-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃeɪmz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ʃeɪmz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shames”

"shames" has 2 syllables: sham-es. It rhymes with exclaims and aims, if that helps it stick.

What does shames mean?

noun

Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
“The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents.”
Something to regret.
“It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way.”

verb

To cause to feel shame.
“I was shamed by the teacher's public disapproval.”
To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.

Synonyms

dishonor humiliation mortification pity demean humiliate insult mortify

Antonyms

honor dignify

Words that rhyme with shames

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exclaims aims proclaims james claims flames hames names blames frames lames dames

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shames"?▾

"Shames" has 2 syllables: sham · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "shames"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shames" is /ʃeɪmz/.

What does "shames" mean?▾

Shames: Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private.

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