To pronounce "rationalization", say RAT-ion-al-iz-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
rationalization
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"rationalization" has 6 syllables: rat-ion-al-iz-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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"Rationalization" has 6 syllables: rat · ion · al · iz · at · ion.
Rationalization: The process, or result of rationalizing.
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