How to Pronounce "out of proportion"
expression
OWT-uhv-pruh-POR-shuhn
OWT-ov-pruh-PAW-shuhn
Definition
Something is said to be out of proportion when its size, importance, or reaction is much too large or too small compared to what is normal or expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /pɹəpˈɔːʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-pruh-POR-shuhn
UK
OWT-ov-pruh-PAW-shuhn
Listen in Context
His reaction was out of proportion to the problem.
The picture on the wall is out of proportion to the room.
Her fear seemed out of proportion to the situation.
Don’t blow things out of proportion; it’s not that serious.