How to Pronounce Episcopate

To pronounce "episcopate", say EP-isc-op-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪˈpɪskəpət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪˈpɪskəpət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “episcopate”

"episcopate" has 5 syllables: ep-isc-op-at-e.

What does episcopate mean?

noun

  1. Bishops seen as a group.

    “The American Roman Catholic episcopate regularly meets together.”

  2. The tenure in office of a bishop.

    “Bishop Smith's episcopate ran for more than 30 years.”

verb

  1. To act as a bishop.

Synonyms

bishopdombishophoodbishopricepiscopacy

Related words

seeepiscopacyepiscopanteparchatemonepiscopacyacephalicollegialitypresbytery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "episcopate"?▾

"Episcopate" has 5 syllables: ep · isc · op · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "episcopate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "episcopate" is /ɪˈpɪskəpət/.

What does "episcopate" mean?▾

Episcopate: Bishops seen as a group.

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