How to Pronounce Persnickety

To pronounce "persnickety", say PERSN-ick-ety — 3 syllables, IPA /pɚˈsnɪ.kɪ.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/pɚˈsnɪ.kɪ.ti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “persnickety”

"persnickety" has 3 syllables: persn-ick-ety.

What does persnickety mean?

adjective

  1. Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
  2. Requiring attention to minor details.

Synonyms

nigglypersnickety

Related words

pernicketyfastidiousstuck-upsnootyproudsnot-noseduppishbigheaded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "persnickety"?▾

"Persnickety" has 3 syllables: persn · ick · ety.

What is the IPA transcription of "persnickety"?▾

The IPA transcription of "persnickety" is /pɚˈsnɪ.kɪ.ti/.

What does "persnickety" mean?▾

Persnickety: Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.

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