Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bulletproof

/ˈbʊlɪtpɹuf/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.25 in modern English

Syllables
bul-let-proof
IPA
/ˈbʊlɪtpɹuf/
18
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.

adj

Reliable, infallible, sturdy or error-tolerant.

verb

To make proof against bullets.

Transitive verb

verb

To make resistant to failure.

Informal; Transitive verb

noun

A liquor store

Slang

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Etymology

Etymology tree English bullet English proof English -proof English bulletproof From bullet + -proof.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbʊlɪtpɹuf/
  • British English: /ˈbʊlɪtpɹuːf/

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Questions

How do you pronounce bulletproof?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbʊlɪtpɹuf/.
What does bulletproof mean?
Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.
Where does bulletproof come from?
Etymology tree English bullet English proof English -proof English bulletproof From bullet + -proof.

How to pronounce bulletproof

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