How to pronounce practiced
Say it like PRAK-tust. Practiced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpræktəst/PRAK-tust
UK British/ˈpræktəst/PRAK-tust
- PRAK
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Practiced 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.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of practiced
American and British speakers say practiced in essentially the same way: /ˈpræktəst/ in the US and /ˈpræktəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAK-tust.
What does practiced mean?
adjective
- having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude“adept in handicrafts”“an adept juggler”
- skillful after much practice
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying practiced
How do you pronounce practiced?
Say PRAK-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræktəst/. In British English it is /ˈpræktəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in practiced?
Practiced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK). Broken into parts: PRAK · tust.
Do Americans and Brits say practiced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpræktəst/ and the British form is /ˈpræktəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.