underachievement
Syllables
un-der-a-chieve-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvmənt/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
under- + achieve + -ment
The word 'underachievement' is divided into five syllables: un-der-a-chieve-ment. It consists of the prefix 'under-', the root 'achieve', and the suffix '-ment'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('chieve'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant rules, with the 'ch' cluster remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
The fact or instance of performing or achieving less than one is capable of.
“His underachievement in math was a source of concern for his parents.”
“The school is trying to address the issue of student underachievement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('chieve'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed, indicated by '0'.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. chieve — Closed syllable, stressed.. ment — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends (e.g., 'ch') are kept together within a syllable.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are often divided between the onset and rime.
- The 'ch' consonant cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The initial 'un-' prefix is a common negative prefix with straightforward syllabification.
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