How to pronounce holotropic
Say it like HOL-uh-trop-ik. Holotropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- uh
- trop
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Holotropic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tropGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of holotropic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-uh-trop-ik.
What does holotropic mean?
- Oriented or moving towards wholeness.
Where does holotropic come from?
Coined by psychiatrist Stanislav Grof.
Questions about saying holotropic
How do you pronounce holotropic?
Say HOL-uh-trop-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑləˌtrɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˈhɒləˌtrɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in holotropic?
Holotropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · uh · trop · ik.
Is holotropic 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 /ˈhɒləˌtrɒpɪk/ (HOL-uh-trop-ik).