How to Pronounce "pick to pieces"
expression
PIK-tuh-PEE-siz
PIK-too-PEE-siz
Definition
To criticize something very thoroughly, often by pointing out many small faults. It can also mean to examine something in great detail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈpisəz/, /ˈpisɪz
British English
pˈɪk/ /tˈuː/ /pˈiːsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK-tuh-PEE-siz
UK
PIK-too-PEE-siz
Listen in Context
The teacher picked to pieces my essay and gave a long list of mistakes.
They picked the plan to pieces, so we have to start over.
My presentation was picked to pieces by the judges.
Don’t worry if people pick your work to pieces—it will help you improve.