How to pronounce triptych
Say it like TRIP-tik. Triptych has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIP).
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- TRIP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triptych pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIPSay 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 triptych
American and British speakers say triptych in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪptɪk/ in the US and /ˈtrɪptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIP-tik.
What does triptych mean?
- A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges.
- A group of three people or works, especially when considered representative of a particular field or theme.
- A film or video sequence intended to be shown on a triple screen with the use of linked projectors.
Words that rhyme with triptych
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of triptych.
Questions about saying triptych
How do you pronounce triptych?
Say TRIP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪptɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triptych?
Triptych has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIP). Broken into parts: TRIP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say triptych the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪptɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.