To pronounce "practise", say PRACT-is-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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/ˈpɹæktɪs/
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"practise" has 3 syllables: pract-is-e. It rhymes with practice and malpractice, if that helps it stick.
verb
“You should practise playing piano every day.”
“If you want to speak French well, you need to practise.”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Practise" has 3 syllables: pract · is · e.
The IPA transcription of "practise" is /ˈpɹæktɪs/.
Practise: To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.
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