How to Pronounce "shaming"
word
ˈʃeɪmɪŋ
SHAY-ming
ʃˈeɪmɪŋ
SHAY-ming
Definition
The act of making someone feel embarrassed or ashamed, often publicly, for something they have done, said, or are associated with.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃeɪmɪŋ
British English
ʃˈeɪmɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAY-ming
UK
SHAY-ming
Listen in Context
Online shaming can hurt people's feelings.
Shaming someone for their appearance is wrong.
The teacher warned against shaming students in class.
There's so much body shaming on social media these days.