Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rocket science

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.25 in modern English

Syllables
rock-et -science
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The science or study of rockets and their design.

Uncountable

noun

Anything overly complex, detailed, or confusing.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

Frequently Paired Words

Synonyms

Questions

What does rocket science mean?
The science or study of rockets and their design.

How to pronounce rocket science

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “rocket science”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “rocket science”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “rocket science” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.