word
triptych
TRIP-tik
ˈtrɪptɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
triptych
Dictionary meaning
An artwork made of three connected panels.
History and origin
Greek triptychos, meaning 'threefold'.
Examples
- The carved triptych was displayed fully open during the exhibition.
Common mispronunciations
trip-TYKE
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