How to pronounce proportionate
Say it like pruh-POR-shuh-nut. Proportionate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- pruh
- POR
- shuh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proportionate 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.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of proportionate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-PAW-shuh-nut.
What does proportionate mean?
- In proportion; proportional; commensurable.
- Harmonious and symmetrical.
- To make proportionate.
Where does proportionate come from?
Borrowed from Latin prōportiōnātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Words that rhyme with proportionate
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Questions about saying proportionate
How do you pronounce proportionate?
Say pruh-POR-shuh-nut. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɔrʃənət/. In British English it is /prəˈpɔːʃənət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proportionate?
Proportionate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: pruh · POR · shuh · nut.
Is proportionate 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 /prəˈpɔːʃənət/ (pruh-PAW-shuh-nut).