How to Pronounce Archbishop

To pronounce "archbishop", say ARCHB-ish-op — 3 syllables, IPA /ɑː(ɹ)tʃ.bɪʃ.əp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ɑː(ɹ)tʃ.bɪʃ.əp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “archbishop”

"archbishop" has 3 syllables: archb-ish-op. It rhymes with bishop, if that helps it stick.

What does archbishop mean?

noun

  1. A senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese, and presides over a group of dioceses called a province (in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, etc.)

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Words that rhyme with archbishop

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bishop

Related words

bishoparchdiocesearchbishopricepiscopalianmonsignorepiscopalmonseigneurdean

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "archbishop"?▾

"Archbishop" has 3 syllables: archb · ish · op.

What is the IPA transcription of "archbishop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "archbishop" is /ɑː(ɹ)tʃ.bɪʃ.əp/.

What does "archbishop" mean?▾

Archbishop: A senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese, and presides over a group of dioceses called a province (in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, etc.)

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