How to Pronounce Ratio

To pronounce "ratio", say RAT-io — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ratio”

"ratio" has 2 syllables: rat-io. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does ratio mean?

noun

  1. A number representing a comparison between two named things.
  2. The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).

verb

  1. (social media) To respond to a post or message on social media in a greater number than the number of likes the post receives.

    “The schoolchildren ganged up to ratio the school catering over its shamefully undemocratic inclusion of vegetables in meals.”

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Words that rhyme with ratio

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

quotientproportionalweightingaveragepercentagefigurenumberpercent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ratio"?▾

"Ratio" has 2 syllables: rat · io.

What is the IPA transcription of "ratio"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ratio" is /ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/.

What does "ratio" mean?▾

Ratio: A number representing a comparison between two named things.

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