How to pronounce bullet
Say it like BUUL-ut. Bullet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bullet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bullet
American and British speakers say bullet in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlət/ in the US and /ˈbʊlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-it.
What does bullet mean?
- a projectile that is fired from a gun
- a high-speed passenger train
- (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity“he swung late on the fastball”“he showed batters nothing but smoke”
Where does bullet come from?
From Middle English bullet (“an official tag or badge of registration or identification”), from Old French bullete, diminutive of boule (“ball”).
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Questions about saying bullet
How do you pronounce bullet?
Say BUUL-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlət/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bullet?
Bullet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say bullet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlət/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.