How to Pronounce "practice makes perfect"
expression
ˈpɹæktəs/, /ˈpɹæktɪs/ /ˈmeɪks/ /ˈpɝˌfɪkt/, /pɝˈfɛkt
PRAK-tis MAYKS PUR-fikt
pɹˈæktɪs/ /mˈeɪks/ /ˈpɜː.fɛkt
PRAK-tis MAYKS PUR-fekt
Definition
This expression means that doing something repeatedly is the best way to learn it and eventually master it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹæktəs/, /ˈpɹæktɪs/ /ˈmeɪks/ /ˈpɝˌfɪkt/, /pɝˈfɛkt
British English
pɹˈæktɪs/ /mˈeɪks/ /ˈpɜː.fɛkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAK-tis MAYKS PUR-fikt
UK
PRAK-tis MAYKS PUR-fekt
Listen in Context
Practice makes perfect. Just keep trying.
Don't worry if you make mistakes—practice makes perfect.
My teacher always says that practice makes perfect.
Yeah, it took me months to learn the guitar, but you know, practice makes perfect.