How to Pronounce Popish

To pronounce "popish", say POP-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpəʊpɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpəʊpɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “popish”

"popish" has 2 syllables: pop-ish.

What does popish mean?

adjective

  1. (used by early Protestants) of or pertaining to Roman Catholicism
  2. Acting like, or holding beliefs similar to, the pope.

Synonyms

CatholicRoman CatholicRomishpapalpapist

Related words

romanistpapisticalpapisticpapistromishromanrecusantrecusants

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "popish"?▾

"Popish" has 2 syllables: pop · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "popish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "popish" is /ˈpəʊpɪʃ/.

What does "popish" mean?▾

Popish: (used by early Protestants) of or pertaining to Roman Catholicism

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