How to Pronounce Gestalt

To pronounce "gestalt", say GEST-alt — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡəˈʃtælt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ɡəˈʃtælt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gestalt”

"gestalt" has 2 syllables: gest-alt.

What does gestalt mean?

noun

  1. 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)

    “This biography is the first one to consider fully the writer's gestalt.”

  2. Shape, form

Related words

theoriefigureshapeformconfigurationpatternstructurecomposition

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gestalt"?▾

"Gestalt" has 2 syllables: gest · alt.

What is the IPA transcription of "gestalt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gestalt" is /ɡəˈʃtælt/.

What does "gestalt" mean?▾

Gestalt: 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)

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