How to pronounce practicing
Say it like PRAK-tuh-sing. Practicing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK).
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- PRAK
- tuh
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Practicing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of practicing
American and British speakers say practicing in essentially the same way: /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpræktɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAK-tih-sing.
What does practicing mean?
- present participle and gerund of practice How to pronounce practice
- Actively engaged in a profession.“My uncle is a practicing dentist.”
- Participating in the rituals and mores of a religion.
- The act or process of one who practices.
- Drilling, exercise.
Questions about saying practicing
How do you pronounce practicing?
Say PRAK-tuh-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpræktɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in practicing?
Practicing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK). Broken into parts: PRAK · tuh · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say practicing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpræktɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.