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How to pronounce “underestimate”

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Pronunciation guide for underestimate

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of underestimate with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Confidence Code for GirlsIf we assume women tend to underestimate their abilities,
Definition summary: (transitive) To estimate too low; to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.

Example 1 of 8

The Confidence Code for Girls

If we assume women tend to underestimate their abilities,

[Verb]
(transitive) To estimate too low; to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.
(transitive) To perceive or expect (someone or something) to be less significant or difficult than it actually is.
[Noun]
An estimate that is too low.

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