How to pronounce polyptych
Say it like POL-ip-tik. Polyptych has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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US American/ˈpɑlɪptɪk/POL-ip-tik
UK British/ˈpɒlɪptɪk/POL-ip-tik
- POL
- ip
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polyptych pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ipKeep this part quick and light. 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 polyptych
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ip-tik.
What does polyptych mean?
noun
- A work consisting of multiple painted or carved panels joined together, often with hinges.
Questions about saying polyptych
How do you pronounce polyptych?
Say POL-ip-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪptɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polyptych?
Polyptych has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ip · tik.
Is polyptych pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/ (POL-ip-tik).