How to pronounce thicker
Say it like THIK-er. Thicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈθɪkɚ/THIK-er
UK British/ˈθɪkə/THIK-uh
- THIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thicker 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THIK-uh.
What does thicker mean?
adjective
- comparative form of thick: more thick How to pronounce thick
- comparative form of thick: more thick How to pronounce thick
Words that rhyme with thicker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thicker.
Questions about saying thicker
How do you pronounce thicker?
Say THIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈθɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thicker?
Thicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK). Broken into parts: THIK · er.
Is thicker 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 /ˈθɪkə/ (THIK-uh).