How do you pronounce "rocket"?

In American English: /ˈrɑːkət/ (RAHK-uht). In British English: /ɹˈɒkɪt/ (R-ok). In Canadian English: /ˈrɑːkət/ (RAHK-uht). In Australian English: /ɹˈɒkɪt/ (R-ok).

Is "rocket" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɑːkət/ (RAHK-uht), while in British English it's /ɹˈɒkɪt/ (R-ok).

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rocket

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/ˈrɑːkət/

RAHK-uht

Syllable Breakdown

rɑːkrock·ətet

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