How to pronounce rationalizing
Say it like RASH-uh-nuh-ly-zing. Rationalizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RASH).
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- RASH
- uh
- nuh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rationalizing 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rationalizing
American and British speakers say rationalizing in essentially the same way: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RASH-uh-nuh-ly-zing.
What does rationalizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of rationalize How to pronounce rationalize
- The act of one who rationalizes.
Questions about saying rationalizing
How do you pronounce rationalizing?
Say RASH-uh-nuh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rationalizing?
Rationalizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RASH). Broken into parts: RASH · uh · nuh · ly · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say rationalizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.