How to pronounce rationalized
Say it like RASH-uh-nuh-lyzd. Rationalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RASH).
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- RASH
- uh
- nuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rationalized 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.
- lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rationalized
American and British speakers say rationalized in essentially the same way: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RASH-uh-nuh-lyzd.
What does rationalized mean?
- Alternative spelling of rationalised
- simple past and past participle of rationalize How to pronounce rationalize
Questions about saying rationalized
How do you pronounce rationalized?
Say RASH-uh-nuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rationalized?
Rationalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RASH). Broken into parts: RASH · uh · nuh · lyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say rationalized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.