How to pronounce holistic
Say it like hoh-LIS-tik. Holistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- hoh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of holistic
American and British speakers say holistic in essentially the same way: /hoʊˈlɪstɪk/ in the US and /həˈlɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-LIS-tik.
What does holistic mean?
- Related to holism.
- Relating to a study of the whole instead of a separation into parts.
Where does holistic come from?
From hol- + -istic. See holism.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with holistic
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Questions about saying holistic
How do you pronounce holistic?
Say hoh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /hoʊˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /həˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holistic?
Holistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: hoh · LIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say holistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hoʊˈlɪstɪk/ and the British form is /həˈlɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.