How to Pronounce Practice

To pronounce "practice", say PRACT-ic-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹæktɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹæktɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “practice

"practice" has 3 syllables: pract-ic-e. It rhymes with practise and malpractice, if that helps it stick.

What does practice mean?

noun

  1. Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

    He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them.

  2. An organized event for the purpose of performing such repetition.

    Being on a team is hard: you're always having to go to practice while everyone else is taking it easy.

verb

  1. To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.

    You should practise playing piano every day.

  2. To repeat an activity in this way.

    If you want to speak French well, you need to practise.

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Words that rhyme with practice

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "practice"?

"Practice" has 3 syllables: pract · ic · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "practice"?

The IPA transcription of "practice" is /ˈpɹæktɪs/.

What does "practice" mean?

Practice: Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

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