To pronounce "pickaninnies", say PICK-an-inn-ies — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PICK-an-inn-ies
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"pickaninnies" has 4 syllables: pick-an-inn-ies.
noun
"Pickaninnies" has 4 syllables: pick · an · inn · ies.
Pickaninnies: A black child.
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