Pronunciation

How to pronounce “impractical

“impractical” is pronounced /ɪmpɹæktɪkəl/ — 4 syllables.
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impractical

/ɪmpɹæktɪkəl/

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4 syllables. Stress the 'rac' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.
Meaning

not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters

refloating the ship proved impractical because of the expense

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