How to pronounce practices
Say it like PRAK-tuh-suz. Practices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK).
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- PRAK
- tuh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Practices 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of practices
American and British speakers say practices in essentially the same way: /ˈpræktəsəz/ in the US and /ˈpræktɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAK-tih-siz.
What does practices mean?
- plural of practice How to pronounce practice
- third-person singular simple present indicative of practice How to pronounce practice
Questions about saying practices
How do you pronounce practices?
Say PRAK-tuh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræktəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈpræktɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in practices?
Practices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK). Broken into parts: PRAK · tuh · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say practices the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpræktəsəz/ and the British form is /ˈpræktɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.