How to pronounce holocryptic
Say it like hol-uh-KRIP-tik. Holocryptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIP).
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- hol
- uh
- KRIP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holocryptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- holGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRIPSay 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 holocryptic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hol-uh-KRIP-tik.
What does holocryptic mean?
- Wholly or completely concealing; incapable of being deciphered.“A holocryptic cipher is one constructed so as to offer no clue to its meaning to anybody without the key.”
Where does holocryptic come from?
From holo- + cryptic.
Words that rhyme with holocryptic
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Questions about saying holocryptic
How do you pronounce holocryptic?
Say hol-uh-KRIP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑləˈkrɪptɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɒləˈkrɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holocryptic?
Holocryptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRIP). Broken into parts: hol · uh · KRIP · tik.
Is holocryptic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌhɒləˈkrɪptɪk/ (hol-uh-KRIP-tik).