How to Pronounce Rocket

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹɒkɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rocket”

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

What does rocket mean?

noun

  1. A rocket engine.
  2. A non-guided missile propelled by a rocket engine.

verb

  1. To accelerate swiftly and powerfully
  2. To fly vertically

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Words that rhyme with rocket

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docketpocketskyrocketsprocketsocketpickpocketlocketroquethocketdoquethip-pocket

Related words

skyrocketroquettearugulapropellantbomb

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rocket"?▾

"Rocket" has 2 syllables: rock · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "rocket"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rocket" is /ˈɹɒkɪt/.

What does "rocket" mean?▾

Rocket: A rocket engine.

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