To pronounce "underachieve", say UND-er-ach-iev-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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UND-er-ach-iev-e
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"underachieve" has 5 syllables: und-er-ach-iev-e.
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"Underachieve" has 5 syllables: und · er · ach · iev · e.
Underachieve: To achieve less than expected; to fail to fulfil one's potential.
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