English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Practise Pronunciation
Practise is pronounced PRAK-tis, IPA /ˈpræktɪs/.
PRAK-tis
US /ˈpræktɪs/ · UK /ˈpræktɪs/
Syllables: PRAK · tis (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb: To do something repeatedly to get better at it, or to work in a profession.
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Practise in a Sentence
- She practises the cello for an hour every evening.
- He practises as a solicitor in Leeds.
- You will need to practise that corner before race day.
Common Mispronunciations of Practise
Not prak-TYZ
Most ise verbs buzz their ending, as advise and revise do, but practise keeps a hissed s and rhymes with practice.
Not PRAK-tyz
No long i hides in that ending, which closes the word on a weak tis.
Tip: Practise, practises and practising all hold on to the hissed s.
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