To pronounce "underachievement", say UND-er-ach-iev-em-ent — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"underachievement" has 6 syllables: und-er-ach-iev-em-ent.
noun
"Underachievement" has 6 syllables: und · er · ach · iev · em · ent.
Underachievement: An achievement that is less than expected; underperformance.
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