How Do You Spell SHAM?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈam] (IPA)

The word "sham" is spelled with the letters s-h-a-m. This word has a short vowel sound represented by the symbol /æ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The 's' represents the voiceless consonant /ʃ/, while the 'h' represents a silent letter. The letter 'a' represents the short vowel sound /æ/, and the letter 'm' represents the voiced consonant /m/. This simple four-letter word has a unique spelling that accurately represents its sound.

SHAM Meaning and Definition

  1. Sham can be defined as a noun, adjective or verb, but in all its forms, it generally refers to something or someone that is not genuine, authentic, or sincere.

    As a noun, sham refers to a false, deceitful, or fraudulent representation or imitation. It can be a pretense or a hoax created to deceive or mislead others. For example, a sham can be a counterfeit product or a fake document used to deceive someone.

    As an adjective, sham describes something that is not real, genuine, or honest. It can refer to an imitation or a simulated version of something, usually intended to deceive or trick others. For instance, a sham marriage, sham website, or sham therapy would all describe situations where the appearance of legitimacy is false or insincere.

    As a verb, sham is the act of pretending or feigning a false appearance or behavior. It involves putting on a false facade or pretending to be something or someone that one is not. For example, someone may sham an illness or feign ignorance in order to manipulate a situation.

    Overall, the term sham indicates a lack of authenticity, genuineness, or sincerity. It is often associated with deception, pretense, or falsehood, and tends to carry a negative connotation.

  2. • Something that deceives expectation; a pretence; an imposture.
    • False; pretended.
    • To pretend in order to deceive; to counterfeit; to make false pretences.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SHAM

Etymology of SHAM

The word "sham" originated in the late 17th century from the Anglo-Irish term "sham-rogue", which referred to a fraud or imposter. This term was a combination of "sham", meaning a trick or deception, and "rogue", meaning a dishonest person. Over time, the term "sham" became associated with anything that is false, fake, or intended to deceive.

Idioms with the word SHAM

  • sham Abraham The idiom "sham Abraham" refers to someone who pretends to be something they are not, or who puts on a false front or persona in order to deceive others. This could involve pretending to be more knowledgeable, skilled, or wealthy than they actually are.

Similar spelling words for SHAM

Plural form of SHAM is SHAMS

Conjugate verb Sham

CONDITIONAL

I would sham
you would sham
he/she/it would sham
we would sham
they would sham

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shamming
you would be shamming
he/she/it would be shamming
we would be shamming
they would be shamming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sham
you would have sham
he/she/it would have sham
we would have sham
they would have sham

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shamming
you would have been shamming
he/she/it would have been shamming
we would have been shamming
they would have been shamming

FUTURE

I will sham
you will sham
he/she/it will sham
we will sham
they will sham

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shamming
you will be shamming
he/she/it will be shamming
we will be shamming
they will be shamming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shammed
you will have shammed
he/she/it will have shammed
we will have shammed
they will have shammed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shamming
you will have been shamming
he/she/it will have been shamming
we will have been shamming
they will have been shamming

IMPERATIVE

you sham
we let´s sham

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sham

PAST

I shammed
you shammed
he/she/it shammed
we shammed
they shammed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shamming
you were shamming
he/she/it was shamming
we were shamming
they were shamming

PAST PARTICIPLE

shammed

PAST PERFECT

I had shammed
you had shammed
he/she/it had shammed
we had shammed
they had shammed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shamming
you had been shamming
he/she/it had been shamming
we had been shamming
they had been shamming

PRESENT

I sham
you sham
he/she/it shams
we sham
they sham

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shamming
you are shamming
he/she/it is shamming
we are shamming
they are shamming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shamming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shammed
you have shammed
he/she/it has shammed
we have shammed
they have shammed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shamming
you have been shamming
he/she/it has been shamming
we have been shamming
they have been shamming
I would have shammed
we would have shammed
you would have shammed
he/she/it would have shammed
they would have shammed

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