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proportion
Definition:
(nou) the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole (nou) magnitude or extent (nou) balance among the parts of something (nou) the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree (nou) harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)- John Ruskin
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈpɔːʃən
Examples:
The problem is the proportion of the image.
The proportion of the victory surprised few.
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Common mistakes of proportion pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, saying "pro-ˈPOR-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "prə-ˈPɔːr-ʃən" (US) and "prə-ˈpɔː-ʃən" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "POR" when pronouncing "proportion".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "proportion" with a short "o" as in "pot". The correct pronunciation features a longer "o" sound, as in "more": "prə-ˈPɔːr-ʃən". Tip: Practice saying "more" to get the vowel sound right.
- Incorrect syllable division: Learners often break "proportion" into three syllables incorrectly, saying "pro-por-tion". The correct syllable division is two: "prə-ˈPɔːr-ʃən". Tip: Say the word slowly, emphasizing the second syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some might omit the "t" sound in "proportion", leading to "propor-tion". The "t" should be clearly pronounced: "prə-ˈPɔːr-ʃən". Tip: Practice saying "portion" first, then add the "pro-" prefix.
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common mistake is to overly stress the "r" in "proportion", making it sound like "pro-ˈRPO-tion". The "r" should be subtle, as in "prə-ˈPɔːr-ʃən". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the natural flow of the "r" sound.