How to pronounce apportioning
Say it like uh-POR-shuh-ning. Apportioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- uh
- POR
- shuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apportioning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apportioning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-PAW-shuh-ning.
What does apportioning mean?
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Questions about saying apportioning
How do you pronounce apportioning?
Say uh-POR-shuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɔrʃənɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈpɔːʃənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apportioning?
Apportioning has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: uh · POR · shuh · ning.
Is apportioning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈpɔːʃənɪŋ/ (uh-PAW-shuh-ning).