How to Pronounce "rocket to"
expression
ˈɹɑkət/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
RAH-ket to, tuh, ti
ɹˈɒkɪt/ /tˈuː
ROK-it TOO
Definition
To increase very quickly to a much higher level or amount, often used for prices, numbers, or success.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɑkət/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɹˈɒkɪt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAH-ket to, tuh, ti
UK
ROK-it TOO
Listen in Context
Prices can rocket to new highs after a big announcement.
The number of followers rocketed to one million overnight.
After her first song, she rocketed to fame.
Gas prices have rocketed to their highest level in years.