How to pronounce pragmatical
Say it like prag-MAT-ih-kul. Pragmatical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- prag
- MAT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pragmatical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pragKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pragmatical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prag-MAT-ih-kul.
What does pragmatical mean?
- Relating to affairs of state.
- Alternative form of pragmatic (“practical”).
- Alternative form of pragmatic (“officious, meddlesome”).
Where does pragmatical come from?
From Late Latin pragmaticus + -al.
Words that rhyme with pragmatical
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Questions about saying pragmatical
How do you pronounce pragmatical?
Say prag-MAT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /præɡˈmætɪkəl/. In British English it is /præɡˈmætɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pragmatical?
Pragmatical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: prag · MAT · ih · kul.
Is pragmatical 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 /præɡˈmætɪkəl/ (prag-MAT-ih-kul).