How to Pronounce "pick apart"
expression
ˈpɪk/ /əˈpɑɹt
PIK-uh-PART
pˈɪk/ /ɐpˈɑːt
PIK-uh-PAHT
Definition
To criticize something in detail, especially to point out flaws, or to carefully analyze and break it down into its parts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪk/ /əˈpɑɹt
British English
pˈɪk/ /ɐpˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK-uh-PART
UK
PIK-uh-PAHT
Listen in Context
She loves to pick apart every movie she watches.
The teacher picked apart my essay line by line.
They picked apart the plan to find its weaknesses.
Don’t worry, she always picks apart presentations—it just means she’s paying attention.