what a shame

Questions

What does what a shame mean?

Used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information.

How to pronounce what a shame

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “what a shame”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “what a shame”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “what a shame” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.