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ashamed

2 syllables
stressed syllable shamed
7 letters

Syllables: a-shamed: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-SHAMED.
Pronunciation: /əˈʃeɪmd/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide ashamed into syllables?

ashamed divides as a-shamed. a-shamed: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).

How many syllables are in ashamed?

Ashamed has 2 syllables (a-shamed).

Which syllable is stressed in ashamed?

The stressed syllable in ashamed is shamed. The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-SHAMED.

How do you pronounce ashamed?

/əˈʃeɪmd/ in American English.