How to Pronounce Scholastic

To pronounce "scholastic", say SCHOL-ast-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /skəˈlæstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/skəˈlæstɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scholastic”

"scholastic" has 3 syllables: schol-ast-ic. It rhymes with enthusiastic and sarcastic, if that helps it stick.

What does scholastic mean?

noun

  1. A member of the medieval philosophical school of scholasticism; a medieval Christian Aristotelian.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to school; academic

    “This award is for the greatest scholastic achievement by a graduating student.”

  2. Of or relating to the philosophical tradition of scholasticism

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Words that rhyme with scholastic

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enthusiasticsarcasticfantasticstochasticbombasticelasticspasticdrasticecclesiasticunenthusiasticmonasticiconoclastic

Related words

pedantbookwormacademiceducationalformalclassroomuniversityeducation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scholastic"?▾

"Scholastic" has 3 syllables: schol · ast · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "scholastic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scholastic" is /skəˈlæstɪk/.

What does "scholastic" mean?▾

Scholastic: A member of the medieval philosophical school of scholasticism; a medieval Christian Aristotelian.

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