How to Pronounce "ballistic"

word

bəˈɫɪstɪk

buh-LIS-tik

bɐlˈɪstɪk

buh-LIS-tik

Definition

'Ballistic' can mean related to projectiles or missiles and how they move through the air, or informally, it means to become very angry or out of control.

IPA Transcription

American English

bəˈɫɪstɪk

British English

bɐlˈɪstɪk

Simplified Pronunciation

buh-LIS-tik

Listen in Context

The military tested a ballistic missile last week.

He studied ballistic science in college.

My dad went ballistic when I broke the window.

You should've seen her; she went absolutely ballistic over the bad news.