Como Pronunciar "out of proportion"

expression

OWT-uhv-pruh-POR-shuhn

OWT-ov-pruh-PAW-shuhn

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən

Inglês Britânico

ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /pɹəpˈɔːʃən

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

OWT-uhv-pruh-POR-shuhn

OWT-ov-pruh-PAW-shuhn

Ouça em Contexto

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.