How to pronounce underachiever
Say it like UHN-duh-ruh-chee-ver. Underachiever has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- duh
- ruh
- chee
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underachiever pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. 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.
- cheeGive this part a little weight. 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 underachiever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-ruh-chee-vuh.
What does underachiever mean?
- One who underachieves, i.e. performs less well than expected.
Where does underachiever come from?
From underachieve + -er or under- + achiever.
Questions about saying underachiever
How do you pronounce underachiever?
Say UHN-duh-ruh-chee-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərəˌtʃivɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʌndərəˌtʃiːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underachiever?
Underachiever has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · duh · ruh · chee · ver.
Is underachiever 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 /ˈʌndərəˌtʃiːvə/ (UHN-duh-ruh-chee-vuh).