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pernickety

The correct spelling is pernickety.

How to pronounce pernickety

adjective

IPA: /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ə.ti/

Say it like: Per-nik-etee

The correct spelling is pernickety. Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.

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Definition

adjective

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

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