How to pronounce thickest
Say it like THIK-ist. Thickest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK).
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- THIK
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thickest 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.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thickest
American and British speakers say thickest in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪkɪst/ in the US and /ˈθɪkɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: THIK-ist.
What does thickest mean?
- superlative form of thick: most thick How to pronounce thick
- superlative form of thick: most thick How to pronounce thick
Questions about saying thickest
How do you pronounce thickest?
Say THIK-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪkɪst/. In British English it is /ˈθɪkɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thickest?
Thickest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK). Broken into parts: THIK · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say thickest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪkɪst/ and the British form is /ˈθɪkɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.