How to pronounce nitpicker
Say it like NIT-pih-ker. Nitpicker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT).
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- NIT
- pih
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitpicker 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nitpicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NIT-pih-kuh.
What does nitpicker mean?
- One who nitpicks (finds fault in unimportant details).
Where does nitpicker come from?
From nitpick + -er.
Questions about saying nitpicker
How do you pronounce nitpicker?
Say NIT-pih-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪtpɪkər/. In British English it is /ˈnɪtpɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitpicker?
Nitpicker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT). Broken into parts: NIT · pih · ker.
Is nitpicker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɪtpɪkə/ (NIT-pih-kuh).