How do you pronounce "rational"?

In American English: /ˈræʃənəl/ (RASH-uhn-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈaʃənəl/ (R-ash). In Canadian English: /ˈræʃənəl/ (RASH-uhn-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈaʃənəl/ (R-ash).

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

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

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rational

regional

/ˈræʃənəl/

RASH-uhn-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ræʃra·əntio·əlnal

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