How to Pronounce Bullet

To pronounce "bullet", say BULL-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʊl.ɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbʊl.ɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bullet”

"bullet" has 2 syllables: bull-et. It rhymes with pullet and bullate, if that helps it stick.

What does bullet mean?

noun

  1. A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.
  2. An entire round of unfired ammunition for a firearm, including the projectile, the cartridge casing, the propellant charge, etc.

verb

  1. To draw attention to (text) by, or as if by, placing a graphic bullet in front of it.
  2. To speed, like a bullet.

    “Their debut started slow, but bulleted to number six in its fourth week.”

Synonyms

cappillslugbullet point

Words that rhyme with bullet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pulletbullate

Related words

heatersmokehummerfastballslugshootinggunshotshoot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bullet"?▾

"Bullet" has 2 syllables: bull · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "bullet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bullet" is /ˈbʊl.ɪt/.

What does "bullet" mean?▾

Bullet: A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.

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