How to pronounce pickier
Say it like PIK-ee-er. Pickier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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US American/ˈpɪkiɚ/PIK-ee-er
UK British/ˈpɪkiə/PIK-ee-uh
- PIK
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pickier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pickier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIK-ee-uh.
What does pickier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of picky: more picky How to pronounce picky
Questions about saying pickier
How do you pronounce pickier?
Say PIK-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pickier?
Pickier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · ee · er.
Is pickier 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 /ˈpɪkiə/ (PIK-ee-uh).