How to Pronounce Thick

To pronounce "thick", say THICK — one syllable, IPA /θɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/θɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thick”

"thick" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sick and prick, if that helps it stick.

What does thick mean?

noun

  1. The thickest, or most active or intense, part of something.

    “It was mayhem in the thick of battle.”

  2. A thicket.

verb

  1. To thicken.

adjective

  1. Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.
  2. Measuring a certain number of units in this dimension.

    “I want some planks that are two inches thick.”

Synonyms

broadchummycloseclose-knitfriendlyintimatepallytight-knit

Antonyms

brainyintelligentsmartfree-flowingrunnyscant

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Words that rhyme with thick

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sickprickslickflickstickwickdicklicknickpickblickkick

Related words

denseviscousgrumousclottedthicksetstockyheavysetheavy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thick"?▾

"Thick" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thick" is /θɪk/.

What does "thick" mean?▾

Thick: The thickest, or most active or intense, part of something.

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