How to pronounce bulletproof
Say it like BUUL-ut-proof. Bulletproof has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL).
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- BUUL
- ut
- proof
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulletproof 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.
- proofGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bulletproof
American and British speakers say bulletproof in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊlətˌpruf/ in the US and /ˈbʊlɪtpruːf/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUL-it-proof.
What does bulletproof mean?
- To make proof against bullets.
- To make resistant to failure.“We have to bulletproof this program before we let the users at it; check every input, catch every possible flaw... it must not fail in use.”
- Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.“bulletproof window”
- Reliable, infallible, sturdy or error-tolerant.“bulletproof hosting”
- A liquor store
Where does bulletproof come from?
From bullet + -proof.
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Questions about saying bulletproof
How do you pronounce bulletproof?
Say BUUL-ut-proof. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊlətˌpruf/. In British English it is /ˈbʊlɪtpruːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulletproof?
Bulletproof has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUL). Broken into parts: BUUL · ut · proof.
Do Americans and Brits say bulletproof the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊlətˌpruf/ and the British form is /ˈbʊlɪtpruːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.