shameful

/ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Syllables shame·ful

Stress SHAME-ful

Phonics Breakdown

shame

/ʃeɪm/

long a-e

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

causing shame; very bad or embarrassing

Sound Reference

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shame=/ʃeɪm/(same) + ful=/fəl/(useful)

Example

It is shameful to lie to your friends.