How to Pronounce "rockets"
word
/ˈɹɑkəts/
ROK-its
/ɹˈɒkɪts/
ROK-its
Definition
'Rockets' are vehicles or devices that fly using powerful engines, usually into space. The word can also refer to weapons that use rocket engines.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɑkəts/
British English
/ɹˈɒkɪts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROK-its
UK
ROK-its
Listen in Context
The scientists built three rockets for the mission.
Rockets are used to send satellites into space.
Some rockets can travel very fast.
Yesterday, we watched the rockets launch on TV. It was amazing!