How to pronounce rationales
Say it like rash-uh-NALZ. Rationales has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NALZ).
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- rash
- uh
- NALZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rationales pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rationales
American and British speakers say rationales in essentially the same way: /ˌræʃəˈnælz/ in the US and /ˌræʃəˈnælz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rash-uh-NALZ.
What does rationales mean?
- plural of rationale How to pronounce rationale
Questions about saying rationales
How do you pronounce rationales?
Say rash-uh-NALZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌræʃəˈnælz/. In British English it is /ˌræʃəˈnælz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rationales?
Rationales has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NALZ). Broken into parts: rash · uh · NALZ.
Do Americans and Brits say rationales the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌræʃəˈnælz/ and the British form is /ˌræʃəˈnælz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.