How to pronounce archbishop
Say it like arch-BISH-up. Archbishop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BISH).
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- arch
- BISH
- up
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archbishop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- archGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of archbishop
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ahch-BISH-up.
What does archbishop mean?
- a bishop of highest rank
Questions about saying archbishop
How do you pronounce archbishop?
Say arch-BISH-up. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrtʃˈbɪʃəp/. In British English it is /ɑːtʃˈbɪʃəp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archbishop?
Archbishop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BISH). Broken into parts: arch · BISH · up.
Is archbishop pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːtʃˈbɪʃəp/ (ahch-BISH-up).