ration

/ˈræʃən/

Syllables ra·tion

Stress RA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

ra

/ræ/

short a

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

a fixed amount of food or supplies; to limit the amount of something

Sound Reference

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ra=/ræ/(cat) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Each soldier received a daily ration of food.