How to Pronounce "hide your face in shame"
expression
HYDE yor FAYS in SHAYM
HYDE yaw FAYS in SHAYM
Definition
To cover your face or look away because you feel very embarrassed or ashamed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈʃeɪm
British English
hˈaɪd/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs/ /ˈɪn/ /ʃˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HYDE yor FAYS in SHAYM
UK
HYDE yaw FAYS in SHAYM
Listen in Context
He wanted to hide his face in shame after making a big mistake.
She could only hide her face in shame when everyone looked at her.
Kids sometimes hide their faces in shame when they are scolded.
After forgetting her words on stage, she just wanted to hide her face in shame and disappear.