How to pronounce underachievers
Say it like UHN-duh-ruh-chee-verz. Underachievers has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- duh
- ruh
- chee
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underachievers 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of underachievers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHN-duh-ruh-chee-vuz.
What does underachievers mean?
- plural of underachiever How to pronounce underachiever
Questions about saying underachievers
How do you pronounce underachievers?
Say UHN-duh-ruh-chee-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndərəˌtʃivɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʌndərəˌtʃiːvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underachievers?
Underachievers has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · duh · ruh · chee · verz.
Is underachievers 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 /ˈʌndərəˌtʃiːvəz/ (UHN-duh-ruh-chee-vuz).