How to pronounce archbishopess
Say it like ARCH-bih-shuh-pes. Archbishopess has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH).
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- ARCH
- bih
- shuh
- pes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archbishopess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of archbishopess
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHCH-bih-shuh-pes.
What does archbishopess mean?
- The wife of an archbishop.
- A female archbishop.
Where does archbishopess come from?
From archbishop + -ess.
Questions about saying archbishopess
How do you pronounce archbishopess?
Say ARCH-bih-shuh-pes. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃbɪʃəpɛs/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃbɪʃəpɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archbishopess?
Archbishopess has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH). Broken into parts: ARCH · bih · shuh · pes.
Is archbishopess 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 /ˈɑːtʃbɪʃəpɛs/ (AHCH-bih-shuh-pes).