How to Pronounce "rocketing"
word
ˈɹɑkətɪŋ
RAH-kuh-ting
ɹˈɒkɪtɪŋ
ROK-it-ing
Definition
Increasing or rising extremely quickly, like a rocket launching. Often used about prices, numbers, or popularity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɑkətɪŋ
British English
ɹˈɒkɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAH-kuh-ting
UK
ROK-it-ing
Listen in Context
The price of eggs is rocketing this year.
His popularity is rocketing after the show.
Fuel costs are rocketing worldwide.
My inbox was rocketing with hundreds of emails after that mistake.