How to pronounce practised
Say it like PRAK-tist. Practised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK).
- PRAK
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Practised 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.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of practised
American and British speakers say practised in essentially the same way: /ˈpræktɪst/ in the US and /ˈpræktɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAK-tist.
What does practised mean?
- Alternative spelling of practiced.
- simple past and past participle of practise How to pronounce practise
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that sound like practised
Questions about saying practised
How do you pronounce practised?
Say PRAK-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræktɪst/. In British English it is /ˈpræktɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in practised?
Practised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK). Broken into parts: PRAK · tist.
Do Americans and Brits say practised the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpræktɪst/ and the British form is /ˈpræktɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as practised?
Practised sounds the same as practiced in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.