How to Pronounce "rocket"
word
/ˈɹɑkət/
RAH-kit
/ɹˈɒkɪt/
RO-kit
Definition
A rocket is a vehicle or weapon that moves by pushing hot gas out of its back. It is commonly used for space travel, and the word can also be used as a verb meaning to move very quickly upward or forward.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɑkət/
British English
/ɹˈɒkɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAH-kit
UK
RO-kit
Listen in Context
The rocket went into space.
They watched the rocket from the beach.
The toy rocket is red and white.
Our costs have rocketed this year.