How to Pronounce "rockabye"
word
ˈrɑkəˌbaɪ
RAH-kuh-bye
ˈrɒkəˌbaɪ
ROK-uh-bye
Definition
A gentle word used in lullabies and baby songs, often meaning to rock a baby to sleep or comfort a child.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈrɑkəˌbaɪ
British English
ˈrɒkəˌbaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAH-kuh-bye
UK
ROK-uh-bye
Listen in Context
The song starts with 'rockabye baby on the treetop.'
Mothers often sing 'rockabye' to their babies at night.
The word 'rockabye' makes me think of bedtime.
My mom used to hum 'rockabye' whenever I couldn't sleep.