How to pronounce proration
Say it like proh-RAY-shun. Proration has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- proh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proration
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-RAY-shun.
What does proration mean?
- In budgeting, the proportional distribution or allocation of parameters, such as noise power and transmission losses, among a number of tandem-connected items, such as equipment, cables, links, or trunks, in order to balance the performance of communications circuits.
- In a telephone switching center, the distribution or allocation of equipment or components proportionally among a number of functions, to provide a requisite grade of service.
- In the insurance industry, the act of taking money that is currently due from the insurance company and moving it to the patient, knowing that the dollar amount being moved is due from the patient as a deductible, coinsurance, or copayment amount.
Where does proration come from?
From prorate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with proration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of proration.
Questions about saying proration
How do you pronounce proration?
Say proh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proration?
Proration has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: proh · RAY · shun.
Is proration pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌprəʊˈreɪʃən/ (proh-RAY-shun).