How to pronounce bishopric
Say it like BISH-up-rik. Bishopric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BISH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bishopric. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BISH
- up
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bishopric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 bishopric
American and British speakers say bishopric in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪʃəprɪk/ in the US and /ˈbɪʃəprɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BISH-up-rik.
What does bishopric mean?
- A diocese: a region in which a bishop of a church governs.“Later that year, he was appointed to the bishopric of Lindesmeere.”
- The office or function of a bishop.
Where does bishopric come from?
From Middle English bischopriche, from Old English bisċoprīċe, equivalent to bishop + -ric (compare German Reich).
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Questions about saying bishopric
How do you pronounce bishopric?
Say BISH-up-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪʃəprɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbɪʃəprɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bishopric?
Bishopric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BISH). Broken into parts: BISH · up · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say bishopric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪʃəprɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbɪʃəprɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.