How to pronounce episcopate
Say it like ih-PIS-kuh-put. Episcopate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS).
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- ih
- PIS
- kuh
- put
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Episcopate 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.
- putKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of episcopate
American and British speakers say episcopate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈpɪskəpət/ in the US and /ɪˈpɪskəpət/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-PIS-kuh-put.
What does episcopate mean?
- Bishops seen as a group.“The American Roman Catholic episcopate meets regularly.”
- The tenure in office of a bishop.“Bishop Smith's episcopate ran for more than 30 years.”
- A bishop's jurisdiction, the extent of his diocese.
- To act as a bishop.
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Questions about saying episcopate
How do you pronounce episcopate?
Say ih-PIS-kuh-put. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈpɪskəpət/. In British English it is /ɪˈpɪskəpət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in episcopate?
Episcopate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS). Broken into parts: ih · PIS · kuh · put.
Do Americans and Brits say episcopate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈpɪskəpət/ and the British form is /ɪˈpɪskəpət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.