How to pronounce rocketry
Say it like ROK-uh-tree. Rocketry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK).
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- ROK
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rocketry 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rocketry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROK-uh-tree.
What does rocketry mean?
- The making and launching of rockets, its science and practice.
Where does rocketry come from?
From rocket + -ry.
Questions about saying rocketry
How do you pronounce rocketry?
Say ROK-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑkətri/. In British English it is /ˈrɒkətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rocketry?
Rocketry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK). Broken into parts: ROK · uh · tree.
Is rocketry 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 /ˈrɒkətri/ (ROK-uh-tree).