To pronounce "nail-biter", say NAILB-it-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
nail-biter
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NAILB-it-er
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"nail-biter" has 3 syllables: nailb-it-er.
"Nail-biter" has 3 syllables: nailb · it · er.
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