How to pronounce underachieve
Say it like uhn-duh-ruh-CHEEV. Underachieve has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (CHEEV).
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- uhn
- duh
- ruh
- CHEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underachieve pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of underachieve
American and British speakers say underachieve in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndərəˈtʃiv/ in the US and /ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-duh-ruh-CHEEV.
What does underachieve mean?
- To achieve less than expected; to fail to fulfil one's potential.
Where does underachieve come from?
From under- + achieve.
Words that rhyme with underachieve
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underachieve.
Questions about saying underachieve
How do you pronounce underachieve?
Say uhn-duh-ruh-CHEEV. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndərəˈtʃiv/. In British English it is /ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underachieve?
Underachieve has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (CHEEV). Broken into parts: uhn · duh · ruh · CHEEV.
Do Americans and Brits say underachieve the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndərəˈtʃiv/ and the British form is /ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.