How to pronounce thickening
Say it like THIK-uh-ning. Thickening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK).
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- THIK
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thickening 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thickening
American and British speakers say thickening in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: THIK-uh-ning.
What does thickening mean?
- Beginning to thicken, becoming thicker.
- The process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous.
- A substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce.
- A thickened part of a structure.
- present participle and gerund of thicken How to pronounce thicken
Where does thickening come from?
From thicken + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with thickening
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Questions about saying thickening
How do you pronounce thickening?
Say THIK-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thickening?
Thickening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK). Broken into parts: THIK · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say thickening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.