How to Pronounce Proportion

To pronounce "proportion", say PROP-ort-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈpɔːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɹəˈpɔːʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “proportion”

"proportion" has 3 syllables: prop-ort-ion. It rhymes with portion and extortion, if that helps it stick.

What does proportion mean?

noun

  1. A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.
  2. Harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole.

verb

  1. To divide into proper shares; to apportion.
  2. To form symmetrically.

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Words that rhyme with proportion

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portionextortiontorsiondistortioncontortionapportiontortionabortionantiabortion

Related words

proportionalitybalancedimensionsymmetryproportionatecommensuratecomparisontotal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proportion"?▾

"Proportion" has 3 syllables: prop · ort · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "proportion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "proportion" is /pɹəˈpɔːʃən/.

What does "proportion" mean?▾

Proportion: A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.

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