English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Practical Pronunciation
Practical is pronounced PRAK-tuh-kuhl, IPA /ˈpræktəkəl/.
PRAK-tuh-kuhl
US /ˈpræktəkəl/ · UK /ˈpræktɪkəl/
Syllables: PRAK · tuh · kuhl (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Concerned with actual doing rather than theory, or sensible and useful.
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Practical in a Sentence
- We need a practical solution by Monday.
- She gave me some very practical advice about moving house.
- The course has a written paper and a practical test.
Common Mispronunciations of Practical
Not prak-TI-kuhl
PRAK takes the push and the two beats behind it are both colourless. Practicality is the member of the family that moves the weight back.
Not PRAK-ti-kal
No full a is sounded at the end. The ending settles into kuhl, exactly as it does in magical and logical.
Tip: Practically runs down to three beats in ordinary speech, PRAK-tik-lee, with the middle vowel squeezed out.
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