How do you pronounce "bullet"?

In American English: /ˈbʊlət/ (BUUL-uht). In British English: /bˈʊlɪt/ (B-uul). In Canadian English: /ˈbʊlət/ (BUUL-uht). In Australian English: /bˈʊlɪt/ (B-uul).

Is "bullet" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʊlət/ (BUUL-uht), while in British English it's /bˈʊlɪt/ (B-uul).

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/ˈbʊlət/

BUUL-uht

Syllable Breakdown

bʊlbul·ətlet

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