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How to Pronounce "in proportion"

expression

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən
in pruh-POR-shuhn
ˈɪn/ /pɹəpˈɔːʃən
in pruh-POR-shuhn

Definition

If something is 'in proportion', its size, amount, or degree relates appropriately to something else; it matches or fits well in comparison.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən

British English

ˈɪn/ /pɹəpˈɔːʃən

Simplified Pronunciation

US

in pruh-POR-shuhn

UK

in pruh-POR-shuhn

Listen in Context

Please draw the picture in proportion to the real object.

Her body is perfectly in proportion.

Make sure the ingredients are mixed in proportion.

His reaction wasn't in proportion to the problem.