How to Pronounce "archbishop"
word
/ˈɑɹtʃˈbɪʃəp/
ARCH-bi-shuhp
/ˌɑːtʃbˈɪʃəp/
ahch-BI-shuhp
Definition
An archbishop is a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church who is in charge of an archdiocese and often has authority over other bishops in the region.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑɹtʃˈbɪʃəp/
British English
/ˌɑːtʃbˈɪʃəp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ARCH-bi-shuhp
UK
ahch-BI-shuhp
Listen in Context
The archbishop leads important ceremonies in the cathedral.
He became an archbishop after many years of service.
The city has a new archbishop this year.
The archbishop addressed the nation during the holiday broadcast.