How to Pronounce Rationing

To pronounce "rationing", say RAT-ion-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

RAT-ion-ing

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"rationing" has 3 syllables: rat-ion-ing. It rhymes with fashioning and stationing, if that helps it stick.

verb

To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.
“We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued.”
To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.
“By the third day on the raft, we had to ration our water.”

noun

A ration.
Controlled distribution of scarce resources such as food or fuel; used typically in wartime.

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How many syllables are in "rationing"?▾

"Rationing" has 3 syllables: rat · ion · ing.

What does "rationing" mean?▾

Rationing: To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.

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