How to pronounce archbishopric
Say it like arch-BISH-up-rik. Archbishopric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BISH).
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- arch
- BISH
- up
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archbishopric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- archKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of archbishopric
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ahch-BISH-up-rik.
What does archbishopric mean?
- The rank or office of an archbishop.
- The jurisdiction of an archbishop.
Where does archbishopric come from?
From Middle English erchebischopriche, from Old English arċebisċeoprīce, arċebisċoprīċe, equivalent to archbishop + -ric.
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Questions about saying archbishopric
How do you pronounce archbishopric?
Say arch-BISH-up-rik. The American pronunciation is /ɑrtʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/. In British English it is /ɑːtʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archbishopric?
Archbishopric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BISH). Broken into parts: arch · BISH · up · rik.
Is archbishopric 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 /ɑːtʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/ (ahch-BISH-up-rik).