How to Pronounce "underestimated"
word
/ˈəndɝˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/
uhn-dur-ES-tuh-may-did
/ˌʌndəɹˈɛstɪmˌeɪtɪd/
uhn-duh-RES-ti-may-tid
Definition
Judged something to be smaller, less important, or less capable than it actually is. The opposite of overestimated.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈəndɝˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/
British English
/ˌʌndəɹˈɛstɪmˌeɪtɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-dur-ES-tuh-may-did
UK
uhn-duh-RES-ti-may-tid
Listen in Context
We underestimated the time needed to finish the project.
Don't underestimate the power of a good night's sleep.
The cost was underestimated by nearly fifty percent.
She was consistently underestimated throughout her career, which only fueled her determination.