How to Pronounce "rocket surgery"
expression
ˈɹɑkət/ /ˈsɝdʒɝi
RAH-ket SUR-jur-ee
ɹˈɒkɪt/ /sˈɜːdʒəɹi
ROK-it SUR-juh-ree
Definition
A humorous expression combining 'rocket science' and 'brain surgery', used to describe something as obviously NOT complicated or difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɑkət/ /ˈsɝdʒɝi
British English
ɹˈɒkɪt/ /sˈɜːdʒəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAH-ket SUR-jur-ee
UK
ROK-it SUR-juh-ree
Listen in Context
This isn't rocket surgery; anyone can do it.
You don't need rocket surgery to change a lightbulb.
Fixing this problem isn't rocket surgery.
Come on, it's not rocket surgery—just follow the instructions.