How to pronounce thickener
Say it like THIK-uh-ner. Thickener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK).
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- THIK
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thickener pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thickener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THIK-uh-nuh.
What does thickener mean?
- That which thickens.
- Any substance added to something in order to thicken it; a thickening agent; a binder.
Where does thickener come from?
From thicken + -er.
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Questions about saying thickener
How do you pronounce thickener?
Say THIK-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪkənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈθɪkənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thickener?
Thickener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK). Broken into parts: THIK · uh · ner.
Is thickener pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθɪkənə/ (THIK-uh-nuh).