How to pronounce practicum
Say it like PRAK-tih-kum. Practicum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK).
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- PRAK
- tih
- kum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Practicum 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of practicum
American and British speakers say practicum in essentially the same way: /ˈpræktɪkəm/ in the US and /ˈpræktɪkəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAK-tih-kum.
What does practicum mean?
- A college course designed to give a student supervised practical knowledge of a subject previously studied theoretically.
- A science exam in which students are questioned about specimens or other objects placed in front of them.
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Questions about saying practicum
How do you pronounce practicum?
Say PRAK-tih-kum. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræktɪkəm/. In British English it is /ˈpræktɪkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in practicum?
Practicum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK). Broken into parts: PRAK · tih · kum.
Do Americans and Brits say practicum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpræktɪkəm/ and the British form is /ˈpræktɪkəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.