How to Pronounce "archdiocese"
word
ˈɑɹtʃˈdaɪəsəs/, /ˈɑɹtʃˈdaɪəsiz
AHRCH-DY-uh-sis
ˌɑːtʃdɪəʊsˈiːz
ahch-dee-oh-SEEZ
Definition
An archdiocese is an important district in the Christian church, led by an archbishop, that usually includes several other dioceses.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹtʃˈdaɪəsəs/, /ˈɑɹtʃˈdaɪəsiz
British English
ˌɑːtʃdɪəʊsˈiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHRCH-DY-uh-sis
UK
ahch-dee-oh-SEEZ
Listen in Context
The city is home to an old archdiocese.
The archdiocese covers several smaller communities.
He was appointed leader of the archdiocese last year.
The archdiocese organizes many community outreach programs every year.