How to Pronounce "thickens"
word
THIK-enz
THIK-enz
Definition
'Thickens' is the third person form of 'thicken.' It means something becomes thicker, less liquid, or more dense. It can also be used figuratively to mean a situation is becoming more complicated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɪkənz
British English
θˈɪkənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THIK-enz
UK
THIK-enz
Listen in Context
The soup thickens as it cooks.
When you add flour, the sauce thickens.
Paint thickens if left open too long.
The plot thickens as more secrets are revealed.