How to Pronounce Thickness

To pronounce "thickness", say THICKN-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɪknəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈθɪknəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thickness”

"thickness" has 2 syllables: thickn-ess. It rhymes with sickness and homesickness, if that helps it stick.

What does thickness mean?

noun

  1. The property of being thick (in dimension).
  2. A measure of how thick (in dimension) something is.

    “The thickness of the Earth's crust varies from two to 70 kilometres.”

Synonyms

densityviscositylayerstratumdepthdensenessslownessstupidity

Antonyms

fluidityliquidityrunninessthinnesswaterinessacuity

Words that rhyme with thickness

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sicknesshomesicknessquickness

Related words

heavinessthickthickeningheightwidthdepthlayerply

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thickness"?▾

"Thickness" has 2 syllables: thickn · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "thickness"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thickness" is /ˈθɪknəs/.

What does "thickness" mean?▾

Thickness: The property of being thick (in dimension).

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