How to Pronounce "shameful"
word
/ˈʃeɪmfəɫ/
SHAYM-fuhl
/ʃˈeɪmfəl/
SHAYM-fuhl
Definition
Describes something that causes shame or is very embarrassing because it is wrong or dishonorable.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃeɪmfəɫ/
British English
/ʃˈeɪmfəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAYM-fuhl
UK
SHAYM-fuhl
Listen in Context
It was shameful to cheat on the test.
The company’s shameful treatment of workers caused protests.
Lying to your friends is a shameful thing to do.
Their decision to ignore the problem was simply shameful.