How to pronounce practitioner
Say it like prak-TISH-uh-ner. Practitioner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- prak
- TISH
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Practitioner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of practitioner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prak-TISH-uh-nuh.
What does practitioner mean?
- someone who practices a learned profession
Where does practitioner come from?
Formerly practicioner for *practicianer, from practician + -er (the suffix unnecessarily added, as in musicianer).
Words that rhyme with practitioner
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Questions about saying practitioner
How do you pronounce practitioner?
Say prak-TISH-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /prækˈtɪʃənɚ/. In British English it is /prækˈtɪʃənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in practitioner?
Practitioner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: prak · TISH · uh · ner.
Is practitioner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prækˈtɪʃənə/ (prak-TISH-uh-nuh).