How to pronounce skyrocketed
Say it like SKY-rok-uh-tid. Skyrocketed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- rok
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skyrocketed 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skyrocketed
- 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: SKY-rok-uh-tid.
What does skyrocketed mean?
- Suddenly and rapidly increased.
- simple past and past participle of skyrocket How to pronounce skyrocket
Questions about saying skyrocketed
How do you pronounce skyrocketed?
Say SKY-rok-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌrɑkətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌrɒkətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skyrocketed?
Skyrocketed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · rok · uh · tid.
Is skyrocketed 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 /ˈskaɪˌrɒkətɪd/ (SKY-rok-uh-tid).