How to pronounce practicality
Say it like prak-tih-KAL-uh-tee. Practicality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL).
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- prak
- tih
- KAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Practicality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of practicality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prak-tih-KAL-uh-tee.
What does practicality mean?
- The state of being practical or feasible.
- The practical aspect of something.
Where does practicality come from?
From practical + -ity.
Words that rhyme with practicality
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Questions about saying practicality
How do you pronounce practicality?
Say prak-tih-KAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/. In British English it is /ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in practicality?
Practicality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL). Broken into parts: prak · tih · KAL · uh · tee.
Is practicality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpræktɪˈkæləti/ (prak-tih-KAL-uh-tee).