How to pronounce bishoprics
Say it like BISH-uh-priks. Bishoprics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BISH).
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- BISH
- uh
- priks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bishoprics 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- priksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bishoprics
American and British speakers say bishoprics in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪʃəprɪks/ in the US and /ˈbɪʃəprɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: BISH-uh-priks.
What does bishoprics mean?
- plural of bishopric How to pronounce bishopric
Questions about saying bishoprics
How do you pronounce bishoprics?
Say BISH-uh-priks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪʃəprɪks/. In British English it is /ˈbɪʃəprɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bishoprics?
Bishoprics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BISH). Broken into parts: BISH · uh · priks.
Do Americans and Brits say bishoprics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪʃəprɪks/ and the British form is /ˈbɪʃəprɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.