How to pronounce episcopacy
Say it like ih-PIS-kuh-puh-see. Episcopacy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS).
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- ih
- PIS
- kuh
- puh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Episcopacy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of episcopacy
American and British speakers say episcopacy in essentially the same way: /ɪˈpɪskəpəsi/ in the US and /ɪˈpɪskəpəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-PIS-kuh-puh-see.
What does episcopacy mean?
- The office of bishop and the governance of a church (a religious denomination) by bishops.
- Bishops collectively: Synonym of episcopate.
Where does episcopacy come from?
(ate) + -acy and/or episcopa(l) + -cy.
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Questions about saying episcopacy
How do you pronounce episcopacy?
Say ih-PIS-kuh-puh-see. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɪskəpəsi/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɪskəpəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in episcopacy?
Episcopacy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS). Broken into parts: ih · PIS · kuh · puh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say episcopacy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈpɪskəpəsi/ and the British form is /ɪˈpɪskəpəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.