How to pronounce practises
Say it like PRAK-tih-siz. Practises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce practises. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PRAK
- tih
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Practises 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of practises
American and British speakers say practises in essentially the same way: /ˈpræktɪsɪz/ in the US and /ˈpræktɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAK-tih-siz.
What does practises mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of practise How to pronounce practise
- plural of practise (obsolete spelling or misspelling of practices) How to pronounce practise
Questions about saying practises
How do you pronounce practises?
Say PRAK-tih-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræktɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpræktɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in practises?
Practises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK). Broken into parts: PRAK · tih · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say practises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpræktɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpræktɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.