How to Pronounce "sham"
word
/ˈʃæm/
SHAM
/ʃˈæm/
SHAM
Definition
A sham is something that pretends to be real but is actually false or fake. It can also refer to a person pretending to be someone they are not.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃæm/
British English
/ʃˈæm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAM
UK
SHAM
Listen in Context
The contest was a sham because the winner was already chosen.
Everyone knew the apology was just a sham.
He was exposed as a sham and lost his job.
Their friendship was a sham to begin with.