How to Pronounce "ratios"
word
ˈɹeɪʃiˌoʊz
RAY-shee-ohz
ɹˈeɪʃɪˌəʊz
RAY-shi-ohz
Definition
Ratios are mathematical relationships that compare two amounts, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪʃiˌoʊz
British English
ɹˈeɪʃɪˌəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAY-shee-ohz
UK
RAY-shi-ohz
Listen in Context
The recipe asks for ratios of flour to sugar.
Students learned how to compare ratios in math class.
You can use ratios to solve real-world problems.
The company's debt-to-income ratios have improved over the year.