How to Pronounce "underestimate"
word
/ˈəndɝˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˈəndɝˈɛstəmət/
un-dur-ES-tuh-mayt (verb), un-dur-ES-tuh-mit (noun)
/ˌʌndəˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˌʌndəˈɛstəmət/
un-duh-ES-tuh-mayt (verb), un-duh-ES-tuh-mit (noun)
Definition
To think that someone or something is less important, strong, or good than they really are; to guess lower than the real amount or value.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈəndɝˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˈəndɝˈɛstəmət/
British English
/ˌʌndəˈɛstəˌmeɪt/, /ˌʌndəˈɛstəmət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
un-dur-ES-tuh-mayt (verb), un-dur-ES-tuh-mit (noun)
UK
un-duh-ES-tuh-mayt (verb), un-duh-ES-tuh-mit (noun)
Listen in Context
Don't underestimate how hard this test is.
They underestimated the amount of food we needed.
You shouldn't underestimate her skills.
Many people underestimate how much time a new project will take.