How to pronounce holophrastic
Say it like hol-oh-FRAS-tik. Holophrastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAS).
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- hol
- oh
- FRAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holophrastic 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of holophrastic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hol-uh-FRAS-tik.
What does holophrastic mean?
- Consisting of a single word, such as "Go." or "Whatever."
- Pertaining to the stage of language development where a child produces simple one-word utterances.
Words that rhyme with holophrastic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of holophrastic.
Questions about saying holophrastic
How do you pronounce holophrastic?
Say hol-oh-FRAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑloʊˈfræstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɒləˈfræstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holophrastic?
Holophrastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAS). Broken into parts: hol · oh · FRAS · tik.
Is holophrastic 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 /ˌhɒləˈfræstɪk/ (hol-uh-FRAS-tik).