How to Pronounce Rationalising

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

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RAT-ion-al-is-ing

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"rationalising" has 5 syllables: rat-ion-al-is-ing.

What does rationalising 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”

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How many syllables are in "rationalising"?▾

"Rationalising" has 5 syllables: rat · ion · al · is · ing.

What does "rationalising" mean?▾

Rationalising: To make something rational or more rational.

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