How to Pronounce Practicing

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

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Syllables

10

Letters

PRACT-ic-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “practicing”

"practicing" has 3 syllables: pract-ic-ing. It rhymes with practising, if that helps it stick.

What does practicing mean?

noun

  1. The act of one who practices.

adjective

  1. Actively engaged in a profession.

    “My uncle is a practicing dentist.”

  2. Participating in the rituals and mores of a religion.

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 practicing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

practising

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "practicing"?▾

"Practicing" has 3 syllables: pract · ic · ing.

What does "practicing" mean?▾

Practicing: The act of one who practices.

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