How to pronounce nitpick
Say it like NIT-pik. Nitpick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nitpick. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NIT
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitpick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nitpick
American and British speakers say nitpick in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪtpɪk/ in the US and /ˈnɪtpɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIT-pik.
What does nitpick mean?
- To correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details.“Someone will invariably nitpick about any spelling error posted to the forums.”
- A quibble about a minor mistake or fault.“I have a few nitpicks about the grammar in your report.”
Where does nitpick come from?
From nit + pick, originally referring to literally removing tiny louse eggs by hand.
Questions about saying nitpick
How do you pronounce nitpick?
Say NIT-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪtpɪk/. In British English it is /ˈnɪtpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitpick?
Nitpick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT). Broken into parts: NIT · pik.
Do Americans and Brits say nitpick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪtpɪk/ and the British form is /ˈnɪtpɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.