How to Pronounce Thicken

To pronounce "thicken", say THICK-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɪkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈθɪkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thicken”

"thicken" has 2 syllables: thick-en. It rhymes with stricken and chicken, if that helps it stick.

What does thicken mean?

verb

  1. To make thicker (in the sense of wider).
  2. To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).

    “to thicken a sauce”

Synonyms

inspissatewidencondenseengrossbroadenenwidenbuild up

Words that rhyme with thicken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strickenchickenquickensickendickenbikinricken

Related words

inspissationdeepeningintensifyingcomplexgatheringgelthickfatten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thicken"?▾

"Thicken" has 2 syllables: thick · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "thicken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thicken" is /ˈθɪkən/.

What does "thicken" mean?▾

Thicken: To make thicker (in the sense of wider).

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