How many syllables in "disproportion"?

"disproportion" has 4 lettergrepen (dis - pro - por - tion).

How to divide "disproportion"?

"disproportion" divides into 4 parts: dis · pro · por · tion.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (dis... pro... por... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"disproportion": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·pro·por·tion

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dis-pro-POR-tion(dis · pro · por · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "disproportion" falls on 3rd syllable.

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Lettergrependis·pro·por·tion

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you could see the imbalance. You could see the disproportion of the women in the crew, and the disproportion of the roles they filled. the crew, and the disproportion of the

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How many syllables in "disproportion"?: "disproportion" has 4 lettergrepen (dis - pro - por - tion).
How to divide "disproportion"?: "disproportion" divides into 4 parts: dis · pro · por · tion.
Where is the stress in "disproportion"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "disproportion"?: Say each syllable slowly (dis... pro... por... tion) and listen on SayItVid.