How to pronounce ratios
Say it like RAY-shee-ohz. Ratios has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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US American/ˈreɪʃiˌoʊz/RAY-shee-ohz
UK British/ˈreɪʃɪˌəʊz/RAY-shih-ohz
- RAY
- shee
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratios 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.
- ohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ratios
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RAY-shih-ohz.
What does ratios mean?
noun
- plural of ratio How to pronounce ratio
Questions about saying ratios
How do you pronounce ratios?
Say RAY-shee-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪʃiˌoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈreɪʃɪˌəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratios?
Ratios has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · shee · ohz.
Is ratios 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 /ˈreɪʃɪˌəʊz/ (RAY-shih-ohz).