How to pronounce rocketed
Say it like ROK-uh-tid. Rocketed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK).
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US American/ˈrɑkətɪd/ROK-uh-tid
UK British/ˈrɒkətɪd/ROK-uh-tid
- ROK
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rocketed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rocketed
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROK-uh-tid.
What does rocketed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of rocket How to pronounce rocket
Questions about saying rocketed
How do you pronounce rocketed?
Say ROK-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑkətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɒkətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rocketed?
Rocketed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK). Broken into parts: ROK · uh · tid.
Is rocketed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒkətɪd/ (ROK-uh-tid).