gist
nounHow many syllables in gist?
There is 1 syllable in the word gist.How to pronounce gist:
Definition of gist:
- gist (noun):
- the main point or meaning of something
- the ground (see ground entry 1 sense 4a) of a legal action
- the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work.
Synonyms for gist:
bottom line
bull's-eye
burden
center
centerpiece
centre
core
crux
drift
effect
essence
heart
heart and soul
idea
import
inwardness
kernel
keynote
marrow
meaning
meat
net
nitty-gritty
nub
nucleus
Show 15 more
Antonyms for gist:
abstract
bass
being
blockage
cause
cowardice
end
enervation
exterior
exteriority
extra
fear
insignificance
lethargy
meaninglessness
nothing
nothingness
origin
outside
periphery
poverty
reality
result
skin
source
Show 8 more
Here are some other common 1-syllable words.
Syllable Fun Fact
The part of the syllable with the highest pitch or loudest volume is called the syllable nucleus, typically a vowel.
You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!