How to pronounce achiever
Say it like uh-CHEE-ver. Achiever has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEE).
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- uh
- CHEE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achiever 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.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of achiever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-CHEE-vuh.
What does achiever mean?
- One who achieves something.
- One who tends to succeed; a winner.
Where does achiever come from?
From achieve + -er.
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Words that rhyme with achiever
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Questions about saying achiever
How do you pronounce achiever?
Say uh-CHEE-ver. The American pronunciation is /əˈtʃivɚ/. In British English it is /əˈtʃiːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achiever?
Achiever has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEE). Broken into parts: uh · CHEE · ver.
Is achiever pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈtʃiːvə/ (uh-CHEE-vuh).