How to pronounce achieved
Say it like uh-CHEEVD. Achieved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEEVD).
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- uh
- CHEEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achieved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHEEVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of achieved
American and British speakers say achieved in essentially the same way: /əˈtʃivd/ in the US and /əˈtʃiːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-CHEEVD.
What does achieved mean?
- simple past and past participle of achieve How to pronounce achieve
- Having been reached, attained or accomplished.
Words that rhyme with achieved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of achieved.
Questions about saying achieved
How do you pronounce achieved?
Say uh-CHEEVD. The American pronunciation is /əˈtʃivd/. In British English it is /əˈtʃiːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achieved?
Achieved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEEVD). Broken into parts: uh · CHEEVD.
Do Americans and Brits say achieved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtʃivd/ and the British form is /əˈtʃiːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.