How to pronounce rations
Say it like RASH-unz. Rations has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RASH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈræʃənz/RASH-unz
UK British/ˈræʃənz/RASH-unz
- RASH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rations 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rations
American and British speakers say rations in essentially the same way: /ˈræʃənz/ in the US and /ˈræʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RASH-unz.
What does rations mean?
noun
- plural of ration How to pronounce ration
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ration How to pronounce ration
Questions about saying rations
How do you pronounce rations?
Say RASH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈræʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈræʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rations?
Rations has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RASH). Broken into parts: RASH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say rations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræʃənz/ and the British form is /ˈræʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.