How to Pronounce Ration

To pronounce "ration", say RAT-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹæʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹæʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ration”

"ration" has 2 syllables: rat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does ration mean?

noun

  1. A portion of some limited resource allocated to a person or group.

verb

  1. To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.

    “We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued.”

  2. To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.

    “By the third day on the raft, we had to ration our water.”

Synonyms

Hooverize

Words that rhyme with ration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationpassionelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmation

Related words

allotmentdoleshareportionquotasupplygenerationcooperation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ration"?▾

"Ration" has 2 syllables: rat · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "ration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ration" is /ˈɹæʃən/.

What does "ration" mean?▾

Ration: A portion of some limited resource allocated to a person or group.

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