How to pronounce episcopal
Say it like ih-PIS-kuh-pul. Episcopal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS).
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- ih
- PIS
- kuh
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Episcopal 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.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of episcopal
American and British speakers say episcopal in essentially the same way: /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/ in the US and /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-PIS-kuh-pul.
What does episcopal mean?
- Of or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.
Questions about saying episcopal
How do you pronounce episcopal?
Say ih-PIS-kuh-pul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in episcopal?
Episcopal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS). Broken into parts: ih · PIS · kuh · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say episcopal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈpɪskəpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.