How to Pronounce Practitioner

To pronounce "practitioner", say PRACT-it-ion-er — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹækˈtɪʃənə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/pɹækˈtɪʃənə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “practitioner”

"practitioner" has 4 syllables: pract-it-ion-er. It rhymes with commissioner and petitioner, if that helps it stick.

What does practitioner mean?

noun

  1. A person who practices a profession or art, especially law or medicine.
  2. One who does anything customarily or habitually.

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Words that rhyme with practitioner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

commissionerpetitionerparishionerconditionerairconditioner

Related words

practicianpanellistlawyeragentprofessionalcareeroccupationalvocational

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "practitioner"?▾

"Practitioner" has 4 syllables: pract · it · ion · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "practitioner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "practitioner" is /pɹækˈtɪʃənə/.

What does "practitioner" mean?▾

Practitioner: A person who practices a profession or art, especially law or medicine.

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