How to pronounce skyrocket
Say it like SKY-rok-ut. Skyrocket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- rok
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skyrocket pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of skyrocket
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKY-rok-it.
What does skyrocket mean?
- A type of firework that uses a solid rocket engine to rise quickly into the sky where it emits a variety of effects such as stars, bangs, crackles, etc.
- A rebuke, a scolding.
- A pocket.
- To rise or increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.“The shortage caused prices to skyrocket.”
- To cause to increase suddenly and extremely.
Where does skyrocket come from?
From sky + rocket.
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Questions about saying skyrocket
How do you pronounce skyrocket?
Say SKY-rok-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌrɑkət/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌrɒkɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skyrocket?
Skyrocket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · rok · ut.
Is skyrocket 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 /ˈskaɪˌrɒkɪt/ (SKY-rok-it).