How to Pronounce Chickens

To pronounce "chickens", say CHICK-ens — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈt͡ʃɪkənz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈt͡ʃɪkənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chickens”

"chickens" has 2 syllables: chick-ens. It rhymes with quickens and thickens, if that helps it stick.

What does chickens mean?

noun

  1. A domestic fowl, Gallus gallus, especially when young.
  2. The meat from this bird eaten as food.

verb

  1. To avoid a situation one is afraid of.

Synonyms

biddychookspring chickentwink

Words that rhyme with chickens

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quickensthickensmickensrichinsdickenshichenslikinslykinsnickenspickenspickinsricans

Related words

yellow-belliedyellowcrybabywimpchickenheartedfearfulcowardlycoward

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chickens"?▾

"Chickens" has 2 syllables: chick · ens.

What is the IPA transcription of "chickens"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chickens" is /ˈt͡ʃɪkənz/.

What does "chickens" mean?▾

Chickens: A domestic fowl, Gallus gallus, especially when young.

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