How to Pronounce Achieving

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “achieving”

"achieving" has 3 syllables: ach-iev-ing. It rhymes with heaving and grieving, if that helps it stick.

What does achieving mean?

verb

  1. To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.
  2. To carry out successfully; to accomplish.

noun

  1. Achievements, emphasizing the process of accomplishing them.

Synonyms

accomplishcompleteeffectexecutefulfilfulfillobtainperform

Words that rhyme with achieving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heavinggrievingweavingleavingdisbelievingreceivingunbelievingdeceivingbelievingthievingretrievingmisconceiving

Related words

attainaccomplishreachachievementaccomplishmentattainedattainmentfulfill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "achieving"?▾

"Achieving" has 3 syllables: ach · iev · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "achieving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "achieving" is /əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/.

What does "achieving" mean?▾

Achieving: To succeed in something, now especially in academic performance.

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