How to pronounce practically
Say it like PRAK-tih-klee. Practically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK).
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- PRAK
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Practically 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of practically
American and British speakers say practically in essentially the same way: /ˈpræktɪkli/ in the US and /ˈpræktɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAK-tih-klee.
What does practically mean?
- almost; nearly“practically the first thing I saw when I got off the train”“he was practically the only guest at the party”
- in a practical manner“practically orientated institutions such as business schools”“a brilliant man but so practically inept that he needed help to cross the road safely”
- (degree adverb used before a noun phrase) for all practical purposes but not completely“much the same thing happened every time”“practically everything in Hinduism is the manifestation of a god”
Where does practically come from?
From practical + -ly.
Questions about saying practically
How do you pronounce practically?
Say PRAK-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræktɪkli/. In British English it is /ˈpræktɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in practically?
Practically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK). Broken into parts: PRAK · tih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say practically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpræktɪkli/ and the British form is /ˈpræktɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.