How to Pronounce Episcopal

To pronounce "episcopal", say EP-isc-op-al — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “episcopal”

"episcopal" has 4 syllables: ep-isc-op-al.

What does episcopal mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.

Related words

episcopalianarchbishopbishoppontificalecclesiasticalcardinalbishoplikebishoply

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "episcopal"?▾

"Episcopal" has 4 syllables: ep · isc · op · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "episcopal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "episcopal" is /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/.

What does "episcopal" mean?▾

Episcopal: Of or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.

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