How to Pronounce "disproportionately"
word
dis-pruh-POR-shuh-nuht-lee
dis-pruh-PAW-shuh-nuht-lee
Definition
In a way that is too large or too small in relation to something else; not in the correct or expected amount compared to other parts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪspɹəˈpɔɹʃənətɫi
British English
dˌɪspɹəpˈɔːʃənətli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-pruh-POR-shuh-nuht-lee
UK
dis-pruh-PAW-shuh-nuht-lee
Listen in Context
The disease disproportionately affects young children.
Women are disproportionately represented in politics.
Low-income families are disproportionately affected by rising prices.
The new tax law disproportionately helps wealthy people.