How to pronounce picky
Say it like PIK-ee. Picky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picky 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.
American vs British pronunciation of picky
American and British speakers say picky in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪki/ in the US and /ˈpɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-ee.
What does picky mean?
- Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.“I am very picky about the way my kitchen is laid out.”
- Of food or a meal: consisting of various small items from which the diner can pick and choose.“picky bits”
- A picture.
Where does picky come from?
From pick + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with picky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of picky.
Questions about saying picky
How do you pronounce picky?
Say PIK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪki/. In British English it is /ˈpɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picky?
Picky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say picky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪki/ and the British form is /ˈpɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.