How to pronounce ration

ration

/ˈræʃən/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈreɪʃən/.

/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/ʃ/as in she	Lips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

How do you pronounce ration?

Ration is pronounced /ˈræʃən/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈreɪʃən/, is also used.

How many syllables are in ration?

Ration has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in ration?

The first syllable: /ˈræʃən/.