How to Pronounce "disproportionate"
word
ˌdɪspɹəˈpɔɹʃənɪt
DIS-pruh-POR-shuh-nit
dˌɪspɹəpˈɔːʃənət
dis-pruh-PAW-shuh-nuht
Definition
If something is disproportionate, its size, amount, or effect is too large or too small compared to something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪspɹəˈpɔɹʃənɪt
British English
dˌɪspɹəpˈɔːʃənət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIS-pruh-POR-shuh-nit
UK
dis-pruh-PAW-shuh-nuht
Listen in Context
The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
Spending so much money on a simple party seems disproportionate.
Her reaction was disproportionate to the news.
There was a disproportionate number of adults compared to children at the event.