How to Pronounce "ration"
word
/ˈɹæʃən/, /ˈɹeɪʃən/
RASH-uhn, RAY-shuhn
/ɹˈæʃən/
RASH-uhn
Definition
A fixed amount of food or supplies officially allotted, especially during shortages; can also mean to limit or control the supply of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹæʃən/, /ˈɹeɪʃən/
British English
/ɹˈæʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RASH-uhn, RAY-shuhn
UK
RASH-uhn
Listen in Context
Each family received a weekly ration of rice.
They had to ration the water during the drought.
The soldiers lived on small rations for days.
We need to ration our snacks if we want them to last all weekend.