How to Pronounce "a rocky road"
expression
uh RAH-kee ROHD
uh ROK-ee ROHD
Definition
An expression meaning a situation or journey that is very difficult and full of challenges or problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɑki/ /ˈɹoʊd
British English
æɪ/ /ɹˈɒki/ /ɹˈəʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh RAH-kee ROHD
UK
uh ROK-ee ROHD
Listen in Context
It has been a rocky road since we started the project.
She faced a rocky road on her way to success.
Life can be a rocky road sometimes.
We've had a rocky road, but things are finally getting better.