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How to pronounce persnickety
“persnickety” pronunciation in real English speech
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“persnickety” in real sentences
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persnickety, you know the table is there.
The 92nd Street Y
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And you I know how persnickety Jason is about everything.
SmartLess
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Neoclassicism is persnickety, and it’s hard to adhere to.
CrashCourse
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And we are there being persnickety about napkins for, like, forever.
The Moth
Why real speech
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