How to Pronounce Holistic

To pronounce "holistic", say HOL-ist-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /həʊˈlɪs.tɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/həʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “holistic”

"holistic" has 3 syllables: hol-ist-ic. It rhymes with altruistic and narcissistic, if that helps it stick.

What does holistic mean?

adjective

  1. Related to holism.
  2. Relating to a study of the whole instead of a separation into parts.

Synonyms

systemic

Antonyms

atomistic

Words that rhyme with holistic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruisticnarcissisticcharacteristicoptimisticantagonisticsadisticheuristicartisticrealisticautistichedonisticopportunistic

Related words

wholisticuniversalityinclusiveunityuniformintegrativecoherentunified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "holistic"?▾

"Holistic" has 3 syllables: hol · ist · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "holistic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "holistic" is /həʊˈlɪs.tɪk/.

What does "holistic" mean?▾

Holistic: Related to holism.

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