How to Pronounce Practically

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈpɹæktɪkəɫi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pɹˈæktɪkli/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “practically

Break "practically" into 3 beats and lean on "PRACT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with tactically, if that helps it stick.

What does practically mean?

adverb

  1. In practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs.
  2. Almost completely; almost entirely

    He was practically uneducated, barely able to read and write a simple sentence.

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Words that rhyme with practically

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "practically"?

"Practically" has 3 syllables: pract · ic · ally.

What is the IPA transcription of "practically"?

The IPA transcription of "practically" is /ˈpɹæktɪkəɫi/.

What does "practically" mean?

Practically: In practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs.

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