How to Pronounce "rations"
word
/ˈɹæʃənz/
RA-shuhnz
/ɹˈæʃənz/
RA-shuhnz
Definition
Rations are fixed amounts of food or other supplies that are given to people, especially during shortages, emergencies, or in the military.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹæʃənz/
British English
/ɹˈæʃənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RA-shuhnz
UK
RA-shuhnz
Listen in Context
The soldiers received their rations for the week.
Due to the storm, food rations were delivered to the village.
Each family got equal rations during the crisis.
We had to make our rations last until help arrived.