How to Pronounce Rationalize

To pronounce "rationalize", say RAT-ion-al-iz-e — 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-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “rationalize”

"rationalize" has 5 syllables: rat-ion-al-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does rationalize 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 rationalize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

justifyexcuseapologizeapologisecutprunerationaliserationalisation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rationalize"?▾

"Rationalize" has 5 syllables: rat · ion · al · iz · e.

What does "rationalize" mean?▾

Rationalize: To make something rational or more rational.

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