How to pronounce ration
Say it like RASH-un. Ration has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RASH).
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- RASH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ration
American and British speakers say ration in essentially the same way: /ˈræʃən/ in the US and /ˈræʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: RASH-un.
Other ways to say ration
Ration also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- RAY-shun /ˈreɪʃən/
What does ration mean?
- A portion of some limited resource, especially food, allocated to a person, group or period.“Jack gathered his meager ration of food.”
- To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.“We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued.”
- To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.“By the third day on the raft, we had to ration our water.”
- To restrict (an activity etc.)“I've rationed myself to one cup of coffee a day.”
Where does ration come from?
From French ration. Doublet of reason and ratio.
Words that rhyme with ration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ration.
Questions about saying ration
How do you pronounce ration?
Say RASH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈræʃən/. In British English it is /ˈræʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ration?
Ration has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RASH). Broken into parts: RASH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say ration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræʃən/ and the British form is /ˈræʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.