How to pronounce gestalt
Say it like gush-TAWLT. Gestalt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAWLT).
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- gush
- TAWLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gestalt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gushKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAWLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of gestalt
American and British speakers say gestalt in essentially the same way: /ɡəʃˈtɔlt/ in the US and /ɡəʃˈtælt/ in the UK.
British respelling: gush-TALT.
What does gestalt mean?
- A collection of physical, biological, psychological or symbolic elements that creates a whole, unified concept or pattern which is other than the sum of its parts due to the relationships between the parts (of a character, personality, entity, or being). [simplified] An organized whole that is perce
Where does gestalt come from?
Borrowed from German Gestalt (“shape, figure, form”).
Words that rhyme with gestalt
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Questions about saying gestalt
How do you pronounce gestalt?
Say gush-TAWLT. The American pronunciation is /ɡəʃˈtɔlt/. In British English it is /ɡəʃˈtælt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gestalt?
Gestalt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAWLT). Broken into parts: gush · TAWLT.
Do Americans and Brits say gestalt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəʃˈtɔlt/ and the British form is /ɡəʃˈtælt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.