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Gestalt
geh-SHTALT
/ɡəˈʃtɑːlt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Gestalt
Dictionary meaning
An organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts.
Examples
- Gestalt psychology shows that we perceive patterns, not just individual elements.
Common mispronunciations
JES-taltgeh-STALT
Pronunciation tips
German origin. The 'g' is hard, 'st' sounds like 'sht'. Two syllables.
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