How to Pronounce "bishops"
word
ˈbɪʃəps
BISH-ups
bˈɪʃəps
BISH-ups
Definition
'Bishops' is the plural of 'bishop.' It usually means high-ranking Christian religious leaders, or in chess, it refers to a piece that moves diagonally.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪʃəps
British English
bˈɪʃəps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BISH-ups
UK
BISH-ups
Listen in Context
The two bishops in chess move diagonally.
The bishops are meeting to discuss church matters.
Some bishops wear purple robes during special ceremonies.
Both bishops were captured early in the game, so I had to change my chess strategy.