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