How to Pronounce Underachieving

To pronounce "underachieving", say UND-er-ach-iev-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

UND-er-ach-iev-ing

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"underachieving" has 5 syllables: und-er-ach-iev-ing.

What does underachieving mean?

verb

  1. To achieve less than expected; to fail to fulfil one's potential.

Synonyms

punch below one's weightunderperform

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Related words

underperformingunderperformunderperformanceunderqualifiedunderwhelmingunderdevelopunderproduceunderdeveloped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underachieving"?▾

"Underachieving" has 5 syllables: und · er · ach · iev · ing.

What does "underachieving" mean?▾

Underachieving: To achieve less than expected; to fail to fulfil one's potential.

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