How to pronounce

practice

Pronouncing the word ‘practice’ correctly is essential for effective communication in English. This guide will help you learn how to pronounce practice correctly.

Start by forming your lips into an ‘o’ shape. Place the tip of your tongue behind your bottom teeth, and begin to pronounce the ‘p’ sound. Move your tongue to the back of your mouth and quickly move it to the roof of your mouth, while keeping your tongue flat.

Next, produce a ‘r’ sound. Move your tongue back towards the front of your mouth, and make a light trill/vibration between the tip of your tongue and the roof of your mouth.

Keep your tongue in that position and pronounce a ‘a’ sound. Keep your tongue in the same spot and pronounce a ‘k’ sound.

To finish the word, move the back of your tongue up towards the roof of your mouth, and briefly block the airway while producing a ‘t’ sound. Finally, produce a ‘s’ sound by moving your tongue to the front of your mouth and quickly releasing it.

The correct pronunciation of practice is ‘prahk-tiss’. With a bit of practice (pun intended!) you’ll soon be able to pronounce this important English word with ease.

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practice

What does it mean

practice

Frequently asked questions

How do you say practice correctly?

To pronounce practice correctly, first emphasize the first syllable: PRAK-tis. Make sure the 'a' in PRAK sounds like the 'a' in 'cat' and finalize with a gentle 't' sound before the 'is.' Repetition and listening to native speakers can help perfect this pronunciation. Tools like Pronounce AI or getpronounce.com are excellent for monitoring your progress.

What are some synonyms for practice?

Depending on the context, synonyms for practice might include exercise, rehearsal, training, or drill. Each one captures a slightly different aspect, so choose a word that best fits the situation in which you’re using it.

Is there a difference between practice and practise?

In American English, 'practice' is used for both the noun and verb forms. In British English, 'practice' is typically the noun (e.g., 'doctor’s practice'), while 'practise' is the verb (e.g., 'to practise a sport'). This difference doesn’t affect pronunciation, but it will affect spelling when writing in British English.