How to Pronounce Rocky

To pronounce "rocky", say ROCKY — one syllable, IPA /[ˈɹʷɔkiː]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/[ˈɹʷɔkiː]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rocky

"rocky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with stocky and cocky, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rockey — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rocky mean?

adjective

  1. Unstable; easily rocked.

    The table was rocky, so we put a book under one leg.

  2. In the style of rock music.

    His new album is quite rocky.

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Words that rhyme with rocky

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rocky"?

"Rocky" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rocky"?

The IPA transcription of "rocky" is /[ˈɹʷɔkiː]/.

What does "rocky" mean?

Rocky: Unstable; easily rocked.

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