How to Pronounce Skyrocket

To pronounce "skyrocket", say SKYROCK-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skyrocket”

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

What does skyrocket mean?

noun

  1. A type of firework that uses a solid rocket engine to rise quickly into the sky where it emits a variety of effects such as stars, bangs, crackles, etc.
  2. (by extension) A rebuke, a scolding.

verb

  1. To increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.

    “The shortage caused prices to skyrocket.”

Synonyms

maroon

Antonyms

plummet

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Words that rhyme with skyrocket

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

docketrocketpocketsprocketsocketpickpocketlocketroquethocketdoquethip-pocket

Related words

rocketsoarfireworkminestarfire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skyrocket"?▾

"Skyrocket" has 2 syllables: skyrock · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "skyrocket"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skyrocket" is /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/.

What does "skyrocket" mean?▾

Skyrocket: A type of firework that uses a solid rocket engine to rise quickly into the sky where it emits a variety of effects such as stars, bangs, crackles, etc.

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