How to Pronounce Achieve

To pronounce "achieve", say ACH-iev-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈtʃiv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈtʃiv/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɐtʃˈiːv/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “achieve

"achieve" has 3 syllables: ach-iev-e. It rhymes with naive and heave, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with achieve

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "achieve"?

"Achieve" has 3 syllables: ach · iev · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "achieve"?

The IPA transcription of "achieve" is /əˈtʃiv/.

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