How to Pronounce Rocking

To pronounce "rocking", say ROCK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

ROCK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “rocking”

"rocking" has 2 syllables: rock-ing. It rhymes with mocking and shocking, if that helps it stick.

What does rocking mean?

verb

  1. To move gently back and forth.

    “Rock the baby to sleep.”

  2. To cause to shake or sway violently.

    “Don't rock the boat.”

verb

  1. To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.

    “Let’s rock!”

  2. To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.

    “Chocolate rocks.”

noun

  1. The motion of something that rocks.
  2. The abrading of a copper plate with a rocker, preparatory to mezzotinting.

Synonyms

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Antonyms

stinksuck

Words that rhyme with rocking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mockingshockingstalkingdockinggawkingbalkingsquawkingknockingtalkingunlockingblockingflocking

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rocking"?▾

"Rocking" has 2 syllables: rock · ing.

What does "rocking" mean?▾

Rocking: To move gently back and forth.

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