How to pronounce impractical
Say it like im-PRAK-tuh-kul. Impractical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAK).
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- im
- PRAK
- tuh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impractical 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impractical
American and British speakers say impractical in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpræktəkəl/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpræktəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRAK-tuh-kul.
What does impractical mean?
- Not practical; impracticable.
Where does impractical come from?
From im- + practical.
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Questions about saying impractical
How do you pronounce impractical?
Say im-PRAK-tuh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpræktəkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpræktəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impractical?
Impractical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAK). Broken into parts: im · PRAK · tuh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say impractical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpræktəkəl/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpræktəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.