How to Pronounce "ballistics"
word
/bəˈɫɪstɪks/
buh-LIS-tiks
/bɐlˈɪstɪks/
buh-LIS-tiks
Definition
The scientific study of the movement, behavior, and effects of projectiles, such as bullets or missiles, especially after they are fired.
IPA Transcription
American English
/bəˈɫɪstɪks/
British English
/bɐlˈɪstɪks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
buh-LIS-tiks
UK
buh-LIS-tiks
Listen in Context
Ballistics helps police understand how a gun was used in a crime.
Scientists study ballistics to design better rockets.
We learned about ballistics during our physics class at school.
The detective called in a ballistics expert to analyze the evidence.