How to Pronounce "hairsplitting"
word
ˈhɛrˌsplɪtɪŋ
HAIR-split-ing
ˈheəˌsplɪtɪŋ
HAIR-split-ing
Definition
The act of focusing on or arguing about extremely small and unimportant details, often to the point of missing the main issue.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛrˌsplɪtɪŋ
British English
ˈheəˌsplɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAIR-split-ing
UK
HAIR-split-ing
Listen in Context
His argument was just hairsplitting that distracted from the real issue.
We need to stop the hairsplitting and make a decision.
Her explanation was clear, without any hairsplitting.
Let's not get into hairsplitting over tiny grammar mistakes.