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.