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practice
Definition:
(nou) a customary way of operation or behavior (nou) systematic training by multiple repetitions (nou) translating an idea into action (nou) the exercise of a profession (nou) knowledge of how something is usually done
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpræktɪs
Examples:
He resumed the practice of law in Clarion.
They practice in according to the ethics of the profession and to the law.
In the colonies, masters tried to dissuade the practice of tribal customs.
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Common mistakes of practice pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "prac-TICE" instead of "PRACTICE" /ˈpræk.tɪs/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Confusing "practice" with "practise": In American English, "practice" /ˈpræk.tɪs/ is used for both the noun and verb, while in British English, "practice" is the noun and "practise" is the verb. Tip: Use "practice" for the noun and "practise" for the verb in UK English.
- Overemphasizing the "t" sound: Some people pronounce "practice" as "prac-TICE" with a heavy "t" sound. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick, blending it smoothly into the following vowel.
- Dropping the vowel sound: A common mistake is to shorten "practice" to "prac" /præk/ instead of fully pronouncing /ˈpræk.tɪs/. Tip: Always pronounce both syllables clearly to ensure your meaning is understood.
- Mixing up vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "prick" instead of "prac," leading to confusion. The correct vowel sound is /æ/ as in "cat." Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel sound open and relaxed.