How to Pronounce Nitpicking

To pronounce "nitpicking", say NITP-ick-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

NITP-ick-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “nitpicking”

"nitpicking" has 3 syllables: nitp-ick-ing. It rhymes with licking and sticking, if that helps it stick.

What does nitpicking mean?

noun

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

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Words that rhyme with nitpicking

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nitpicking"?▾

"Nitpicking" has 3 syllables: nitp · ick · ing.

What does "nitpicking" mean?▾

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

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