How to pronounce practicable
Say it like PRAK-tuh-kuh-bul. Practicable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK).
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- PRAK
- tuh
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Practicable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- 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 practicable
American and British speakers say practicable in essentially the same way: /ˈpræktəkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈpræktəkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAK-tuh-kuh-bul.
What does practicable mean?
- Capable of being accomplished; feasible.
- Serving a useful function; useful, functional or handy.
- Available for use; accessible or employable.
Where does practicable come from?
Borrowed from Latin prācticābilis, partly modeled on Middle French praticable.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying practicable
How do you pronounce practicable?
Say PRAK-tuh-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræktəkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpræktəkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in practicable?
Practicable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK). Broken into parts: PRAK · tuh · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say practicable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpræktəkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpræktəkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.