How to pronounce practice
Say it like PRAK-tus. Practice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK).
- PRAK
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Practice 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of practice
American and British speakers say practice in essentially the same way: /ˈpræktəs/ in the US and /ˈpræktɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAK-tis.
What does practice mean?
- Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.“He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them.”
- An organized event for the purpose of performing such repetition.“Being on a team is hard: you're always having to go to practice while everyone else is taking it easy.”
- The state of being proficient due to repetition of a skill.“I was rusty, but after a few months, I got back into practice.”
- Alternative spelling of practise.
Where does practice come from?
The spelling practice is attested once in Middle English for both the noun and the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with practice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of practice.
Questions about saying practice
How do you pronounce practice?
Say PRAK-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræktəs/. In British English it is /ˈpræktɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in practice?
Practice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK). Broken into parts: PRAK · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say practice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpræktəs/ and the British form is /ˈpræktɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.