How do you pronounce "rationale"?

In American English: /ˌræʃəˈnæl/ (rash-uh-NAL). In British English: /ɹˌaʃənˈal/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˌræʃəˈnæl/ (rash-uh-NAL). In Australian English: /ɹˌaʃənˈal/ (R).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌræʃəˈnæl/ (rash-uh-NAL), while in British English it's /ɹˌaʃənˈal/ (R).

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rationale

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/ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rash-uh-NAL

Syllable Breakdown

ræʃra·ətio·nælnale

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