How many syllables in "nitpicker"?

"nitpicker" has 3 lettergrepen (nit - pi - cker).

How to divide "nitpicker"?

"nitpicker" divides into 3 parts: nit · pi · cker.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (nit... pi... cker) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"nitpicker": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nit·pi·cker

Hoofdklemtoon

NIT-pi-cker(nit · pi · cker)● ○ ○

Stress in "nitpicker" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnɪt.pɪk.ə(ɹ)⁄

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IPAˈnɪt.pɪk.ə(ɹ)

Lettergrepennit·pi·cker

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How many syllables in "nitpicker"?: "nitpicker" has 3 lettergrepen (nit - pi - cker).
How to divide "nitpicker"?: "nitpicker" divides into 3 parts: nit · pi · cker.
Where is the stress in "nitpicker"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "nitpicker"?: Say each syllable slowly (nit... pi... cker) and listen on SayItVid.