How to pronounce proportionality
Say it like pruh-por-shuh-NAL-ih-tee. Proportionality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAL).
- pruh
- por
- shuh
- NAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proportionality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- porGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proportionality
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pruh-por-shuh-NAL-uh-tee.
What does proportionality mean?
- the property of being proportional
- the principle that government action ought to be proportional to the ends achieved (e.g. the military should not be deployed to stop petty vandalism)
- the degree to which something is in proportion
Where does proportionality come from?
From proportional + -ity, from Latin proportionalitas.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with proportionality
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Questions about saying proportionality
How do you pronounce proportionality?
Say pruh-por-shuh-NAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /prəˌpɔrʃəˈnælɪti/. In British English it is /prəpɔrʃəˈnæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proportionality?
Proportionality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAL). Broken into parts: pruh · por · shuh · NAL · ih · tee.
Is proportionality 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 /prəpɔrʃəˈnæləti/ (pruh-por-shuh-NAL-uh-tee).