How to Pronounce “rational”
word
/ˈɹæʃənəɫ/
RA-shuh-nuhl
/ɹˈæʃənəl/
RA-shuh-nuhl
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹæʃənəɫ/
British English
/ɹˈæʃənəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RA-shuh-nuhl
UK
RA-shuh-nuhl
Listen in Context
Is there a rational explanation for this problem?
Try to stay rational even when you’re upset.
He thinks he’s always being rational, but sometimes his emotions get in the way.
Being rational doesn’t mean you ignore your feelings—it just means you don’t let them control you.