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How to pronounce proportionally

proportionally
/prəˈpɔːrʃənəli/
5 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /prəˈpɔːrʃnəli/.

Proportionally, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce proportionally?

Proportionally is pronounced /prəˈpɔːrʃənəli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /prəˈpɔːrʃnəli/, is also used.

How many syllables are in proportionally?

Proportionally has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in proportionally?

The second syllable: /prəˈpɔːrʃənəli/.

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