How Many Syllables In Thicken?
2syllables
Thicken has 2 syllables, thick-en. It is a disyllabic word.
thicken
/ˈθɪk.ən/ UK /ˈθɪk.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, thick.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/θɪk.ən/
Division By Letters
thick-en
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Thicken
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | θ | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Thicken Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in thicken?
Thicken has 2 syllables, thick-en. In British English it is transcribed /ˈθɪk.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in thicken?
The first syllable, thick, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of thicken?
Thicken has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide thicken into syllables?
By sound, θɪk.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, thick-en.