How many syllables in disproportionate?
Syllables in disproportionate
5
dis·pro·por·tion·ate
Disproportionate has five syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say disproportionate
| Pronunciation | /ˌdɪspɹəˈpɔɹʃənɪt/ 5 syllables, dis-pro-POR-tion-ate · da-da-DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 16 |
To count it yourself, say disproportionate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dis, pro, por, tion, ate. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with disproportionate
- proportionate
- extortionate
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Questions
- How many syllables are in disproportionate?
- Disproportionate has five syllables.
- How do you divide disproportionate into syllables?
- Disproportionate divides as dis-pro-por-tion-ate.
- Which syllable is stressed in disproportionate?
- The third syllable (dis-pro-POR-tion-ate).