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How to Pronounce "pick on"

expression

ˈpɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PIK-on
pˈɪk/ /ˈɒn
PIK-on

Definition

To repeatedly treat someone unfairly, criticize, or bother them, often in a way that's meant to upset them.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

British English

pˈɪk/ /ˈɒn

Simplified Pronunciation

US

PIK-on

UK

PIK-on

Listen in Context

The older kids always pick on him at school.

Don't pick on your little brother.

Why do they always pick on me?

My boss tends to pick on me when he's stressed out.