How to Pronounce Lichens

To pronounce "lichens", say LICH-ens — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

LICH-ens

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💡 Tip for remembering “lichens”

"lichens" has 2 syllables: lich-ens. It rhymes with lykens and aikins, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lykens, likens — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lichens mean?

noun

  1. Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow patches on old walls, etc.
  2. Something which gradually spreads across something else, causing damage.

Synonyms

cancer

Words that rhyme with lichens

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lykensaikinslikens

Related words

birdscorticolouscrustaceouscrustoseendolithicepilithicfoliaceousfoliicolous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lichens"?▾

"Lichens" has 2 syllables: lich · ens.

What does "lichens" mean?▾

Lichens: Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow patches on old walls, etc.

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