How do you pronounce "rationalize"?

In American English: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/ (RASH-uhn-uh-leyez). In British English: /ɹˈaʃənəlˌaɪz/ (R-ash-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/ (RASH-uhn-uh-leyez). In Australian English: /ɹˈaʃənəlˌaɪz/ (R-ash-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/ (RASH-uhn-uh-leyez), while in British English it's /ɹˈaʃənəlˌaɪz/ (R-ash-uhn).

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/ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/

RASH-uhn-uh-leyez

Syllable Breakdown

ræʃra·əntio·ənal·laɪzize

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