To pronounce "pernicketiness", say PERN-ick-et-in-ess — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pernicketiness
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PERN-ick-et-in-ess
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"pernicketiness" has 5 syllables: pern-ick-et-in-ess.
"Pernicketiness" has 5 syllables: pern · ick · et · in · ess.
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