How to Pronounce "split hairs"
expression
ˈspɫɪt/ /ˈhɛɹz
SPLIT HAIRZ
splˈɪt/ /hˈeəz
split HAIRZ
Definition
To argue or focus on very small, unimportant details, often unnecessarily.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɫɪt/ /ˈhɛɹz
British English
splˈɪt/ /hˈeəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPLIT HAIRZ
UK
split HAIRZ
Listen in Context
Let's not split hairs about who forgot to turn off the lights.
There's no need to split hairs; both answers are correct.
Stop splitting hairs and make a decision.
Are we really going to split hairs about this tiny mistake?