How to Pronounce Pragmatic

To pronounce "pragmatic", say PRAGM-at-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/pɹæɡˈmætɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pragmatic”

"pragmatic" has 3 syllables: pragm-at-ic. It rhymes with enigmatic and erratic, if that helps it stick.

What does pragmatic mean?

noun

A man of business.
A busybody.

adjective

Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.
“The sturdy furniture in the student lounge was pragmatic, but unattractive.”
Philosophical; dealing with causes, reasons, and effects, rather than with details and circumstances; said of literature.

Synonyms

down-to-earth functional practical realistic utilitarian

Antonyms

idealistic

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Words that rhyme with pragmatic

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enigmatic erratic ecstatic emblematic axiomatic emphatic static melodramatic dogmatic idiosyncratic autocratic problematic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pragmatic"?▾

"Pragmatic" has 3 syllables: pragm · at · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "pragmatic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pragmatic" is /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/.

What does "pragmatic" mean?▾

Pragmatic: A man of business.

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