How to pronounce disproportionately
Say it like dis-pruh-POR-shuh-nut-lee. Disproportionately has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR).
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- dis
- pruh
- POR
- shuh
- nut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disproportionately 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.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disproportionately
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-pruh-PAW-shuh-nut-lee.
What does disproportionately mean?
- in a disproportionate manner
Where does disproportionately come from?
From disproportionate + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying disproportionately
How do you pronounce disproportionately?
Say dis-pruh-POR-shuh-nut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔrʃənətli/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disproportionately?
Disproportionately has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POR). Broken into parts: dis · pruh · POR · shuh · nut · lee.
Is disproportionately 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 /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənətli/ (dis-pruh-PAW-shuh-nut-lee).