How to Pronounce "put to shame"
expression
PUT tuh SHAYM
put too SHAME
Definition
To make someone feel embarrassed or inferior by being much better or more impressive. Also used when something greatly surpasses another thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈʃeɪm
British English
pʊt/ /tˈuː/ /ʃˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT tuh SHAYM
UK
put too SHAME
Listen in Context
Her singing will put to shame many professionals.
The new phone's features put to shame the old model.
Her kindness puts to shame everyone else's efforts.
That home-cooked meal really put to shame any restaurant dish I've tried.