How to Pronounce "rationalization"
word
ˌɹæʃənəɫɪˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌɹæʃnəɫɪˈzeɪʃən
rash-uh-nuh-li-ZAY-shun
ˌræʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
rash-uh-nuh-ly-ZAY-shun
Definition
Rationalization is the process of making something seem reasonable or acceptable by explaining it in a logical way, even if the real reason is different. It can also refer to making a system or process more efficient and organized.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹæʃənəɫɪˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌɹæʃnəɫɪˈzeɪʃən
British English
ˌræʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rash-uh-nuh-li-ZAY-shun
UK
rash-uh-nuh-ly-ZAY-shun
Listen in Context
His rationalization for being late was that there was traffic.
The company started a rationalization of its processes.
Psychology often discusses rationalization as a defense mechanism.
Her story sounded more like a rationalization than a real excuse.