How to Pronounce "rocket science"
expression
ˈɹɑkət/ /ˈsaɪəns
RAH-ket SY-ens
ɹˈɒkɪt/ /sˈaɪəns
ROK-it SY-ens
Definition
Originally, 'rocket science' means the study or building of rockets. More commonly, it is used to describe something very difficult to understand or do, often in a negative phrase ('it's not rocket science!').
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɑkət/ /ˈsaɪəns
British English
ɹˈɒkɪt/ /sˈaɪəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAH-ket SY-ens
UK
ROK-it SY-ens
Listen in Context
Solving this puzzle is not rocket science.
Cooking rice is not rocket science.
Remembering your password is not rocket science.
Trust me, setting up your email is not rocket science.