To pronounce "thickening", say THICK-en-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
thickening
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THICK-en-ing
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"thickening" has 3 syllables: thick-en-ing. It rhymes with quickening and sickening, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Thickening" has 3 syllables: thick · en · ing.
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