How to Pronounce Bishop

To pronounce "bishop", say BISH-op — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɪʃəp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈbɪʃəp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bishop”

"bishop" has 2 syllables: bish-op. It rhymes with archbishop, if that helps it stick.

What does bishop mean?

noun

An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.
The holder of the Greek or Roman position of episcopus, supervisor over the public dole of grain, etc.

verb

To act as a bishop, to perform the duties of a bishop, especially to confirm another's membership in the church.
To make a bishop.

Synonyms

consecrator diocesan bishop suffragan bishop hierarch ordinary

Words that rhyme with bishop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archbishop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bishop"?▾

"Bishop" has 2 syllables: bish · op.

What is the IPA transcription of "bishop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bishop" is /ˈbɪʃəp/.

What does "bishop" mean?▾

Bishop: An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.

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