How to Pronounce "rationing"
word
ˈɹæʃənɪŋ/, /ˈɹæʃnɪŋ/, /ˈɹeɪʃənɪŋ
RASH-uh-ning or RASH-ning or RAY-shuh-ning
ɹˈæʃənɪŋ
RASH-uh-ning
Definition
Rationing is the system of limiting the amount of something people can have, usually because there is not enough for everyone. It is often used during wars or shortages to make sure resources are shared fairly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæʃənɪŋ/, /ˈɹæʃnɪŋ/, /ˈɹeɪʃənɪŋ
British English
ɹˈæʃənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RASH-uh-ning or RASH-ning or RAY-shuh-ning
UK
RASH-uh-ning
Listen in Context
People had to line up for hours because of rationing.
Rationing was introduced during the war to make sure everyone had enough food.
Water rationing happens when there is a drought.
There was fuel rationing last winter due to shortages.