How to Pronounce "rations"

word

/ˈɹæʃənz/

RA-shuhnz

/ɹˈæʃənz/

RA-shuhnz

Definition

Rations are fixed amounts of food or other supplies that are given to people, especially during shortages, emergencies, or in the military.

American English

/ˈɹæʃənz/

British English

/ɹˈæʃənz/

RA-shuhnz

The soldiers received their rations for the week.

Due to the storm, food rations were delivered to the village.

Each family got equal rations during the crisis.

We had to make our rations last until help arrived.