How to pronounce thickens
Say it like THIK-unz. Thickens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK).
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- THIK
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thickens 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thickens
American and British speakers say thickens in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪkənz/ in the US and /ˈθɪkənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: THIK-unz.
What does thickens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of thicken How to pronounce thicken
Words that rhyme with thickens
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thickens.
Questions about saying thickens
How do you pronounce thickens?
Say THIK-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪkənz/. In British English it is /ˈθɪkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thickens?
Thickens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK). Broken into parts: THIK · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say thickens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪkənz/ and the British form is /ˈθɪkənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.