How to Pronounce Rationalise

To pronounce "rationalise", say RAT-ion-al-is-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈɹæʃənəleɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈɹæʃənəleɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rationalise”

"rationalise" has 5 syllables: rat-ion-al-is-e. It rhymes with nationalise, if that helps it stick.

What does rationalise mean?

verb

  1. To make something rational or more rational.
  2. To justify an immoral act, or illogical behaviour. “The process of thought by which one justifies a discreditable act, and by which one offers to oneself and the world a better motive for one's action than the true motive”

Words that rhyme with rationalise

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nationalise

Related words

rationalizerationalizingsimplifysystematizerestructurere-engineerrealignrevamp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rationalise"?▾

"Rationalise" has 5 syllables: rat · ion · al · is · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rationalise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rationalise" is /ˈɹæʃənəleɪz/.

What does "rationalise" mean?▾

Rationalise: To make something rational or more rational.

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