How to Pronounce Practical

To pronounce "practical", say PRACT-ic-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈpɹæktɪkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “practical”

"practical" has 3 syllables: pract-ic-al. It rhymes with tactical and impractical, if that helps it stick.

What does practical mean?

noun

  1. A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability
  2. A prop that has some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.

adjective

  1. Based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis

    “Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking.”

  2. Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use

    “Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts.”

Antonyms

theoreticalimpractical

Words that rhyme with practical

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tacticalimpractical

Related words

hard-nosedpragmaticpragmaticalrealisticapplicablematter-of-factpracticablefunctional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "practical"?▾

"Practical" has 3 syllables: pract · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "practical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "practical" is /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/.

What does "practical" mean?▾

Practical: A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

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