How to pronounce ratio
Say it like RAY-shee-oh. Ratio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- shee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ratio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RAY-shih-oh.
What does ratio mean?
- the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
- the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree“an inordinate proportion of the book is given over to quotations”“a dry martini has a large proportion of gin”
Where does ratio come from?
Borrowed from Latin ratiō.
Questions about saying ratio
How do you pronounce ratio?
Say RAY-shee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪʃiˌoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪʃɪˌəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratio?
Ratio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · shee · oh.
Is ratio 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 /ˈreɪʃɪˌəʊ/ (RAY-shih-oh).