How to pronounce bishopess
Say it like bih-shuh-PES. Bishopess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PES).
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- bih
- shuh
- PES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bishopess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- PESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bishopess
American and British speakers say bishopess in essentially the same way: /bɪʃəˈpɛs/ in the US and /bɪʃəˈpɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-shuh-PES.
What does bishopess mean?
- A female bishop.
- The wife of a bishop.
Where does bishopess come from?
From bishop + -ess.
Words that rhyme with bishopess
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bishopess.
Questions about saying bishopess
How do you pronounce bishopess?
Say bih-shuh-PES. The American pronunciation is /bɪʃəˈpɛs/. In British English it is /bɪʃəˈpɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bishopess?
Bishopess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PES). Broken into parts: bih · shuh · PES.
Do Americans and Brits say bishopess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪʃəˈpɛs/ and the British form is /bɪʃəˈpɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.