How to Pronounce "the shame of it"
expression
thuh SHAYM uhv IT
thuh SHAYM ov IT
Definition
An expression used to show disappointment, regret, or embarrassment about something unfortunate or shameful that has happened.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃeɪm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
ðə, ði/ /ʃˈeɪm/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh SHAYM uhv IT
UK
thuh SHAYM ov IT
Listen in Context
He lost his job—the shame of it.
She was caught cheating, and the shame of it was too much.
Nobody invited him to the party; the shame of it!
They built the new library but forgot to add wheelchair access—the shame of it.