How to Pronounce Bullets

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʊl.ɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bullets”

"bullets" has 2 syllables: bull-ets. It rhymes with pullets and mullets, if that helps it stick.

What does bullets 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.”

noun

  1. A young or little bull; a male calf.

Synonyms

cappillslugbullet point

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Words that rhyme with bullets

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pulletsmullets

Related words

heatersmokehummerfastballslugordnanceammopoints

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bullets"?▾

"Bullets" has 2 syllables: bull · ets.

What is the IPA transcription of "bullets"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bullets" is /ˈbʊl.ɪts/.

What does "bullets" mean?▾

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

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