Practice vs practise - which spelling is correct?
In British English, "practice" and "practise" are spelled differently depending on whether you're using a noun or verb. Here's the rule.
British English has two spellings
Practice (noun) - the thing itself:
"Regular practice makes you fluent."
"I have guitar practice tonight."
"The doctor's practice is on the high street."
Practise (verb) - the action of doing it:
"You need to practise every day."
"She practises yoga in the morning."
"Practise saying it out loud."
How to remember
Same as advice/advise - the noun ends in C (ice), the verb ends in S (ise).
American English
Only one spelling - practice for both noun and verb. That's why American-written content always uses practice as a verb, which looks wrong to British readers.
Quick test
Replace the word with rehearsal (noun) or rehearse (verb). If rehearse fits, use practise.
"I need to rehearse." β "I need to practise." β
Common context
Exams like IELTS and Cambridge penalise mixing these up. If writing for a British audience, keep the distinction sharp.
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In British English, "practice" and "practise" are spelled differently depending on whether you're using a noun or verb. Here's the rule.
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