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How to Pronounce “nit picking” in English

/nɪtpɪkkɪng/

nit·pi·cking

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IPA/nɪtpɪkkɪng/
Syllablesnit·pi·cking
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What does “nit picking” mean?

NOUN
  • The painstaking process of removing nits (lice eggs) from someone's hair.
  • A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.

Example sentences

  • "Of all life's pleasures, I like nitpicking the best." -- Wally in Dilbert
  • So if we're nit picking, yeah just 50 Cent is the credit.

How to pronounce “nit picking

Syllables:
nit · pi · cking
IPA:
/nɪtpɪkkɪng/
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the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

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How do you pronounce “nit picking”?

“nit picking” is pronounced /nɪtpɪkkɪng/ (nit · pi · cking). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “nit picking”?

“nit picking” has 3 syllables: nit · pi · cking.

What does “nit picking” mean?

The painstaking process of removing nits (lice eggs) from someone's hair.

How can I hear “nit picking” used in real sentences?

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