Simplistic has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | When Einstein said, "Things should be as simple as possible--but no simpler," he meant "Simpler is better--but only to the edge of simplistic." | |
| 2. | Recently "simplistic" is being used more and more often as a substitute for "simple." Such solecisms--presumably driven by a desire to appear learned--impoverish the language.. | |
| 3. | Now that was a simplistic answer. | |
| 4. | When you analyse what he says, it seems somewhat naïve and simplistic. | |
| 5. | Just say no to simplistic solutions. |