How to pronounce nitpicky
Say it like NIT-pik-ee. Nitpicky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT).
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- NIT
- pik
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitpicky 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.
- pikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nitpicky
American and British speakers say nitpicky in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪtˌpɪki/ in the US and /ˈnɪtˌpɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIT-pik-ee.
What does nitpicky mean?
- Finicky; overly critical; concerned with insignificant details.
Where does nitpicky come from?
From nitpick + -y.
Questions about saying nitpicky
How do you pronounce nitpicky?
Say NIT-pik-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪtˌpɪki/. In British English it is /ˈnɪtˌpɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitpicky?
Nitpicky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT). Broken into parts: NIT · pik · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say nitpicky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪtˌpɪki/ and the British form is /ˈnɪtˌpɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.