How to Pronounce Thickened

To pronounce "thickened", say THICK-en-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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THICK-en-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “thickened”

"thickened" has 3 syllables: thick-en-ed. It rhymes with sickened and quickened, if that helps it stick.

What does thickened 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

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Words that rhyme with thickened

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sickenedquickenedchickened

Related words

callousedthicktoughtoughenedpleuralspissatedclottedcongealed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thickened"?▾

"Thickened" has 3 syllables: thick · en · ed.

What does "thickened" mean?▾

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

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