How to pronounce diptych
Say it like DIP-tik. Diptych has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP).
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- DIP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diptych pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of diptych
American and British speakers say diptych in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪptɪk/ in the US and /ˈdɪptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIP-tik.
What does diptych mean?
- A writing tablet consisting of two leaves of rigid material connected by hinges and shutting together so as to protect the writing within.
- A picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets, usually connected by hinges.
- A double catalog, containing in one part the names of living, and in the other of deceased, ecclesiastics and benefactors of a church.
Words that rhyme with diptych
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diptych.
Questions about saying diptych
How do you pronounce diptych?
Say DIP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪptɪk/. In British English it is /ˈdɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diptych?
Diptych has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP). Broken into parts: DIP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say diptych the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪptɪk/ and the British form is /ˈdɪptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.