How to pronounce episcopalian
Say it like uh-pis-kuh-PAY-lee-un. Episcopalian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAY).
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- uh
- pis
- kuh
- PAY
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Episcopalian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of episcopalian
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: IP-ih-skuh-pay-lee-un.
What does episcopalian mean?
- episcopal: pertaining to a bishop of any church
- Episcopalian
- Episcopalian
Where does episcopalian come from?
From episcopal + -ian.
Words that rhyme with episcopalian
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Questions about saying episcopalian
How do you pronounce episcopalian?
Say uh-pis-kuh-PAY-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /əˌpɪskəˈpeɪliən/. In British English it is /ˈɪpɪskəpeɪliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in episcopalian?
Episcopalian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAY). Broken into parts: uh · pis · kuh · PAY · lee · un.
Is episcopalian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɪpɪskəpeɪliən/ (IP-ih-skuh-pay-lee-un).