How many syllables in rational?
Syllables in rational
3 or 2
ra·tio·nal
Rational has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say rational
| Said as /ˈɹæʃənəl/ | 3 syllables, RA-tio-nal · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈɹæʃnəl/ | 2 syllables · DUM-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say rational slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ra, tio, nal. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with rational
- national
- international
- irrational
- multinational
- transnational
- supranational
- binational
Questions
- How many syllables are in rational?
- Rational has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
- How do you divide rational into syllables?
- Rational divides as ra-tio-nal.
- Which syllable is stressed in rational?
- The first syllable (RA-tio-nal).