How to Pronounce Thicket

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈθɪkɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thicket”

"thicket" has 2 syllables: thick-et. It rhymes with picket and ticket, if that helps it stick.

What does thicket mean?

noun

A dense, but generally small, growth of shrubs, bushes or small trees; a copse.
A dense aggregation of other things, concrete or abstract.
“He had to complete a thicket of paperwork before he was allowed to join the company.”

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Words that rhyme with thicket

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picket ticket wicket

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thicket"?▾

"Thicket" has 2 syllables: thick · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "thicket"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thicket" is /ˈθɪkɪt/.

What does "thicket" mean?▾

Thicket: A dense, but generally small, growth of shrubs, bushes or small trees; a copse.

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