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.