How to Pronounce "underachiever"
word
ˈəndɝəˌtʃivɝ
UN-der-uh-CHEE-ver
ˌʌndəɹɐtʃˈiːvɐ
un-duh-ruh-CHEE-vuh
Definition
A person who does not perform as well as expected, especially in school or at work, even though they have the ability to do better.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝəˌtʃivɝ
British English
ˌʌndəɹɐtʃˈiːvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der-uh-CHEE-ver
UK
un-duh-ruh-CHEE-vuh
Listen in Context
He is an underachiever at school, even though he is very smart.
Sometimes an underachiever just needs more motivation.
The company wants to help its underachievers improve.
She always felt like an underachiever compared to her siblings.