How to Pronounce Underestimates

To pronounce "underestimates", say UND-er-est-im-at-es — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

UND-er-est-im-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “underestimates”

"underestimates" has 6 syllables: und-er-est-im-at-es. It rhymes with estimates and guesstimates, if that helps it stick.

What does underestimates mean?

noun

  1. An estimate that is too low.

verb

  1. To perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.

Synonyms

underestimationbelittlemake light ofmisjudgemisunderestimate

Antonyms

overestimate

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Words that rhyme with underestimates

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estimatesguesstimates

Related words

underrateundervaluelowballunderratingunderreckoningbelittlesdevaluesdiminishes

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How many syllables are in "underestimates"?▾

"Underestimates" has 6 syllables: und · er · est · im · at · es.

What does "underestimates" mean?▾

Underestimates: An estimate that is too low.

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