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How to pronounce “pernickety”

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Pronunciation guide for pernickety

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of pernickety with real speech in context.
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Real speech example: Lessons from the TopGAVIN ESLER: Just to be pernickety.
Definition summary: (chiefly UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.

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Lessons from the Top

GAVIN ESLER: Just to be pernickety.

[Adjective]
(chiefly UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
Requiring attention to minor details.

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