How to Pronounce "bishop"
word
/ˈbɪʃəp/
BI-shuhp
/bˈɪʃəp/
BI-shuhp
Definition
A bishop is a high-ranking Christian priest who leads a group of churches in a region. In chess, a bishop is the piece that moves diagonally across the board.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɪʃəp/
British English
/bˈɪʃəp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BI-shuhp
UK
BI-shuhp
Listen in Context
The bishop visited our church on Sunday.
In chess, the bishop moves diagonally.
She spoke with the bishop after the service.
If you move your bishop now, you can put the king under pressure.