How to Pronounce "ration out"
expression
ˈɹæʃən/, /ˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˈaʊt
RASH-uhn owt, RAY-shuhn owt
ɹˈæʃən/ /ˈaʊt
RASH-uhn owt
Definition
To give something to people in fixed or limited amounts, especially when resources are scarce. Often used when things like food or supplies need to be shared out carefully.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæʃən/, /ˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ɹˈæʃən/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RASH-uhn owt, RAY-shuhn owt
UK
RASH-uhn owt
Listen in Context
During the drought, the government decided to ration out water to each household.
We need to ration out the food so everyone gets enough.
They had to ration out medicine during the epidemic.
Let’s ration out what snacks we have so the road trip lasts.