To pronounce "pernickety", say PERN-ick-ety — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pernickety
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PERN-ick-ety
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"pernickety" has 3 syllables: pern-ick-ety.
"Pernickety" has 3 syllables: pern · ick · ety.
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