How to Pronounce Thickens

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

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Syllables

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Letters

THICK-ens

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💡 Tip for remembering “thickens”

"thickens" has 2 syllables: thick-ens. It rhymes with chickens and quickens, if that helps it stick.

What does thickens 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 thickens

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chickensquickensmickensrichinsdickenshichenslikinslykinsnickenspickenspickinsricans

Related words

inspissationdeepeningintensifyingcomplexgatheringgelsthickishthicker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thickens"?▾

"Thickens" has 2 syllables: thick · ens.

What does "thickens" mean?▾

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

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