How to Pronounce "underestimates"
word
ˌəndɝˈɛstɪmeɪts/, /ˌəndɝˈɛstɪmɪts
uhn-der-ES-ti-mayts
ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪts
un-duh-ES-ti-mayts
Definition
To think that something or someone is less important, less powerful, smaller, or less capable than they actually are.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌəndɝˈɛstɪmeɪts/, /ˌəndɝˈɛstɪmɪts
British English
ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-der-ES-ti-mayts
UK
un-duh-ES-ti-mayts
Listen in Context
He always underestimates how much time the job will take.
She often underestimates her own abilities.
The team underestimates how difficult this project is.
Don't make the mistake that everyone else underestimates her just because she's quiet.