How many syllables in "rationale"?

"rationale" has 3 lettergrepen (ra - tio - nale).

How to divide "rationale"?

"rationale" divides into 3 parts: ra · tio · nale.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ra... tio... nale) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"rationale": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ra·tio·nale

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ra-tio-NALE(ra · tio · nale)○ ○ ●

Stress in "rationale" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌræʃəˈnæl⁄

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IPAˌræʃəˈnæl

Lettergrepenra·tio·nale

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privy to those conversations well what's what would you say is the rationale for a romney candidacy i'm not privy to that either well can you make one up i know i've i'm not privy to that either well can you make one up i know i've

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How many syllables in "rationale"?: "rationale" has 3 lettergrepen (ra - tio - nale).
How to divide "rationale"?: "rationale" divides into 3 parts: ra · tio · nale.
Where is the stress in "rationale"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "rationale"?: Say each syllable slowly (ra... tio... nale) and listen on SayItVid.