How to pronounce thickset
Say it like THIK-set. Thickset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK).
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- THIK
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thickset 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.
- setGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of thickset
American and British speakers say thickset in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪkˌsɛt/ in the US and /ˈθɪkˌsɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: THIK-set.
What does thickset mean?
- Having a relatively short, heavy build.“a thickset, muscular figure”
- Densely crowded together; made up of things that are densely crowded together; closely planted.“a thickset wood”
- Densely covered (with something).“a gully thickset with brambles”
Where does thickset come from?
From thick + set.
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Questions about saying thickset
How do you pronounce thickset?
Say THIK-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪkˌsɛt/. In British English it is /ˈθɪkˌsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thickset?
Thickset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIK). Broken into parts: THIK · set.
Do Americans and Brits say thickset the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪkˌsɛt/ and the British form is /ˈθɪkˌsɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.