To pronounce "achieves", say ACH-iev-es — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈtʃiːvz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
achieves
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/əˈtʃiːvz/
IPA
"achieves" has 3 syllables: ach-iev-es. It rhymes with believes and leaves, if that helps it stick.
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Achieves" has 3 syllables: ach · iev · es.
The IPA transcription of "achieves" is /əˈtʃiːvz/.
Achieves: To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.
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