How to Pronounce Rationale

To pronounce "rationale", say RAT-ion-al-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹæ.ʃəˈnɑːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹæ.ʃəˈnɑːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rationale”

"rationale" has 4 syllables: rat-ion-al-e. It rhymes with corral and shall, if that helps it stick.

What does rationale mean?

noun

  1. An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
  2. A justification or rationalization for something.

Synonyms

rationalizationreasoning

Words that rhyme with rationale

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corralshallgalsallocalemoralemalchaparralscallcalchorale

Related words

principlereasoncauserationalisationlogicalresultrationalrationality

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rationale"?▾

"Rationale" has 4 syllables: rat · ion · al · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rationale"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rationale" is /ɹæ.ʃəˈnɑːl/.

What does "rationale" mean?▾

Rationale: An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.

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