How to pronounce proportions
Say it like pruh-POR-shunz. Proportions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- pruh
- POR
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proportions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proportions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-PAW-shunz.
What does proportions mean?
- plural of proportion How to pronounce proportion
- A person's figure.
- The measurements of a flag, described using a ratio.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of proportion How to pronounce proportion
Questions about saying proportions
How do you pronounce proportions?
Say pruh-POR-shunz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɔrʃənz/. In British English it is /prəˈpɔːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proportions?
Proportions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: pruh · POR · shunz.
Is proportions 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 /prəˈpɔːʃənz/ (pruh-PAW-shunz).