How to Pronounce Pocket

To pronounce "pocket", say POCK-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒkɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpɒkɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pocket”

"pocket" has 2 syllables: pock-et. It rhymes with docket and rocket, if that helps it stick.

What does pocket mean?

noun

A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.
Such a receptacle seen as housing someone's money; hence, financial resources.
“I paid for it out of my own pocket.”

verb

To put (something) into a pocket.
To cause a ball to go into one of the pockets of the table; to complete a shot.

adjective

Of a size suitable for putting into a pocket.
“a pocket dictionary”
Smaller or more compact than usual.

Synonyms

pot trouser pocket-size pocket-sized

Words that rhyme with pocket

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

docket rocket skyrocket sprocket socket pickpocket locket roquet hocket doquet hip-pocket crocket

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pocket"?▾

"Pocket" has 2 syllables: pock · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "pocket"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pocket" is /ˈpɒkɪt/.

What does "pocket" mean?▾

Pocket: A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.

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