How do you pronounce "ration"?

In American English: /ˈræʃən/ (RASH-uhn). In British English: /ɹˈæʃən/ (R-ash). In Canadian English: /ˈræʃən/ (RASH-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˈaʃən/ (R).

Is "ration" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈræʃən/ (RASH-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˈæʃən/ (R-ash).

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ration

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/ˈræʃən/

RASH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ræʃra·əntion

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