How to pronounce Rockies
Say it like ROK-eez. Rockies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK).
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US American/ˈrɑkiz/ROK-eez
UK British/ˈrɒkiz/ROK-eez
- ROK
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rockies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Rockies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROK-eez.
What does Rockies mean?
proper noun
- The Rocky Mountains, a mountain range in North America.“The North American continental divide runs along the Rockies.”
Questions about saying Rockies
How do you pronounce Rockies?
Say ROK-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑkiz/. In British English it is /ˈrɒkiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rockies?
Rockies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK). Broken into parts: ROK · eez.
Is Rockies 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 /ˈrɒkiz/ (ROK-eez).