How to Pronounce "skyrocket"
word
ˈskaɪˌɹɑkət
SKY-rah-kut
skˈaɪɹˌɒkɪt
sky-ROK-it
Definition
To increase extremely quickly and suddenly, often referring to prices, numbers, or amounts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskaɪˌɹɑkət
British English
skˈaɪɹˌɒkɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKY-rah-kut
UK
sky-ROK-it
Listen in Context
The price of bread began to skyrocket last year.
Gas prices can skyrocket during summer.
If demand increases, profits will skyrocket.
After the announcement, their stock prices skyrocketed overnight.