How many syllables in "pernickety"?

"pernickety" has 4 音节 (per - ni - cke - ty).

How to divide "pernickety"?

"pernickety" divides into 4 parts: per · ni · cke · ty.

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

Say each syllable slowly (per... ni... cke... ty) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 音节

"pernickety": 4 音节.

音节:per·ni·cke·ty

主重音

per-NI-cke-ty(per · ni · cke · ty)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "pernickety" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəˈnɪk.ə.ti⁄

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How many syllables in "pernickety"?: "pernickety" has 4 音节 (per - ni - cke - ty).
How to divide "pernickety"?: "pernickety" divides into 4 parts: per · ni · cke · ty.
Where is the stress in "pernickety"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "pernickety"?: Say each syllable slowly (per... ni... cke... ty) and listen on SayItVid.