How to Pronounce Disproportion

To pronounce "disproportion", say DISPR-op-ort-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “disproportion”

"disproportion" has 4 syllables: dispr-op-ort-ion. It rhymes with misproportion, if that helps it stick.

What does disproportion mean?

noun

  1. The state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance.

    “the disproportion of the length of a building to its height”

  2. Lack of suitableness, adequacy, or due proportion to an end or use; unsuitableness.

    “the disproportion of strength or means to an object”

verb

  1. To make unsuitable in quantity, form, or fitness; to violate symmetry in; to mismatch.

Words that rhyme with disproportion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

misproportion

Related words

disproportionalitydisparityinequalitymismatchimbalanceasymmetrydiscrepancydisequilibrium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disproportion"?▾

"Disproportion" has 4 syllables: dispr · op · ort · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "disproportion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disproportion" is /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/.

What does "disproportion" mean?▾

Disproportion: The state of being out of proportion; an abnormal or improper ratio; an imbalance.

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