How to pronounce disproportionate
Say it like dis-pruh-POR-shuh-nit. Disproportionate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR).
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- dis
- pruh
- POR
- shuh
- nit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disproportionate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pruhKeep 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.
- nitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of disproportionate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-spruh-PAW-shuh-nut.
What does disproportionate mean?
- Not proportionate.“grossly disproportionate”
- Out of proportion.
- To undergo disproportionation.
Where does disproportionate come from?
From dis- + proportionate.
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Questions about saying disproportionate
How do you pronounce disproportionate?
Say dis-pruh-POR-shuh-nit. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔrʃənɪt/. In British English it is /dɪsprəˈpɔːʃənət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disproportionate?
Disproportionate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR). Broken into parts: dis · pruh · POR · shuh · nit.
Is disproportionate 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 /dɪsprəˈpɔːʃənət/ (dih-spruh-PAW-shuh-nut).