How to Pronounce "underachievers"
word
ˈəndɝəˌtʃivɝz
UN-der-uh-CHEE-verz
ˌʌndəɹɐtʃˈiːvəz
un-duh-ruh-CHEE-vuz
Definition
People who do not perform as well as expected, especially in school, work, or sports, even though they have the ability to do better.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝəˌtʃivɝz
British English
ˌʌndəɹɐtʃˈiːvəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-uh-CHEE-verz
UK
un-duh-ruh-CHEE-vuz
Listen in Context
Some students are called underachievers because their grades are low.
Teachers try to help underachievers do better in class.
Not all underachievers lack ability; sometimes they just need more support.
He was always labeled an underachiever, but he surprised everyone by winning the math competition.