How to Pronounce Practised

To pronounce "practised", say PRACT-is-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹæktɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈpɹæktɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “practised”

"practised" has 3 syllables: pract-is-ed. It rhymes with practiced and shaktist, if that helps it stick.

What does practised mean?

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.”

adjective

  1. Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

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Words that rhyme with practised

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

practicedshaktist

Related words

experiencedpractiseappliedhandypracticalconvenienthands-oncommitted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "practised"?▾

"Practised" has 3 syllables: pract · is · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "practised"?▾

The IPA transcription of "practised" is /ˈpɹæktɪst/.

What does "practised" mean?▾

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

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