To pronounce "pettifoggery", say PETT-if-ogg-ery — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pettifoggery
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PETT-if-ogg-ery
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"pettifoggery" has 4 syllables: pett-if-ogg-ery.
"Pettifoggery" has 4 syllables: pett · if · ogg · ery.
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