How to Pronounce "pocketing"
word
ˈpɑkətɪŋ
PAH-kuh-ting
pˈɒkɪtɪŋ
POK-it-ing
Definition
The action of putting something into your pocket, often used to describe secretly taking or keeping something, especially when it does not belong to you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑkətɪŋ
British English
pˈɒkɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-kuh-ting
UK
POK-it-ing
Listen in Context
He was caught pocketing a candy bar at the store.
Stop pocketing the pens from the office.
She was accused of pocketing extra change from the cash register.
Without anyone noticing, he started pocketing small amounts of money over months.