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