How to pronounce rocky
Say it like ROK-ee. Rocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK).
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- ROK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rocky 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rocky
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROK-ee.
What does rocky mean?
- abounding in rocks or stones“rocky fields”“stony ground”
- causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements“a rough ride”
- liable to rock“on high rocky heels”
Where does rocky come from?
both from Medieval Latin roca, rocca; further etymology uncertain, possibly of Celtic origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with rocky
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Questions about saying rocky
How do you pronounce rocky?
Say ROK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑki/. In British English it is /ˈrɒki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rocky?
Rocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK). Broken into parts: ROK · ee.
Is rocky 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 /ˈrɒki/ (ROK-ee).