How to pronounce proportionately
Say it like pruh-POR-shuh-nut-lee. Proportionately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- pruh
- POR
- shuh
- nut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proportionately 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proportionately
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-PAW-shuh-nut-lee.
What does proportionately mean?
- In a proportionate manner; with due proportion; proportionally.
Where does proportionately come from?
From proportionate + -ly.
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Questions about saying proportionately
How do you pronounce proportionately?
Say pruh-POR-shuh-nut-lee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɔrʃənətli/. In British English it is /prəˈpɔːʃənətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proportionately?
Proportionately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: pruh · POR · shuh · nut · lee.
Is proportionately 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 /prəˈpɔːʃənətli/ (pruh-PAW-shuh-nut-lee).