How to pronounce impracticable
Say it like im-PRAK-tih-kuh-bul. Impracticable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAK).
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- im
- PRAK
- tih
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impracticable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impracticable
American and British speakers say impracticable in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRAK-tih-kuh-bul.
What does impracticable mean?
- Not practicable; impossible or difficult in practice.
- impassable (of a passage or road)
Where does impracticable come from?
From im- + practicable.
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Questions about saying impracticable
How do you pronounce impracticable?
Say im-PRAK-tih-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impracticable?
Impracticable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAK). Broken into parts: im · PRAK · tih · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say impracticable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.