How to pronounce rationale

rationale

/ræʃəˈnæl/

3 syllables, stress on the third

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/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.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

How do you pronounce rationale?

Rationale is pronounced /ræʃəˈnæl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in rationale?

Rationale has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in rationale?

The third syllable: /ræʃəˈnæl/.