How to pronounce rationalism
Say it like RASH-uh-nuh-lih-zum. Rationalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RASH).
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- RASH
- uh
- nuh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rationalism 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rationalism
American and British speakers say rationalism in essentially the same way: /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: RASH-uh-nuh-lih-zum.
What does rationalism mean?
- The theory that reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.
- The theory that knowledge may be derived by deductions from a priori concepts (such as axioms, postulates or earlier deductions).
- A view that the fundamental method for problem solving is through reason and experience rather than faith, inspiration, revelation, intuition or authority.
Where does rationalism come from?
From rational + -ism.
Words that rhyme with rationalism
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rationalism.
Questions about saying rationalism
How do you pronounce rationalism?
Say RASH-uh-nuh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rationalism?
Rationalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RASH). Broken into parts: RASH · uh · nuh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say rationalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.