How to pronounce rocketing
Say it like ROK-uh-ting. Rocketing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK).
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- ROK
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rocketing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rocketing
- 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-ting.
What does rocketing mean?
- present participle and gerund of rocket How to pronounce rocket
Questions about saying rocketing
How do you pronounce rocketing?
Say ROK-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑkətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒkətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rocketing?
Rocketing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK). Broken into parts: ROK · uh · ting.
Is rocketing 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 /ˈrɒkətɪŋ/ (ROK-uh-ting).