How to Pronounce "for shame"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈʃeɪm
for-SHAYM or fer-SHAYM or frer-SHAYM
fˈɔː/ /ʃˈeɪm
for-SHAYM
Definition
An old-fashioned expression used to scold or criticize someone for bad behavior, showing that they should feel ashamed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈʃeɪm
British English
fˈɔː/ /ʃˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-SHAYM or fer-SHAYM or frer-SHAYM
UK
for-SHAYM
Listen in Context
For shame, you broke your promise.
For shame! You lied to your friend.
She stole a cookie? For shame!
You didn't help your grandmother? For shame!