How to Pronounce Proportional

To pronounce "proportional", say PROP-ort-ion-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PROP-ort-ion-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “proportional”

"proportional" has 4 syllables: prop-ort-ion-al. It rhymes with torsional, if that helps it stick.

What does proportional mean?

noun

  1. A proportion.

adjective

  1. At a constant ratio (to). Two magnitudes (numbers) are said to be proportional if the second varies in a direct relation arithmetically to the first. Symbol: ∝.
  2. In proportion (to), proportionate.

Words that rhyme with proportional

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torsional

Related words

proportionaterelativegraduatedprogressiveratiomeasurementproportionpro-rata

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proportional"?▾

"Proportional" has 4 syllables: prop · ort · ion · al.

What does "proportional" mean?▾

Proportional: A proportion.

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