How do you pronounce "bishop"?

In American English: /ˈbɪʃəp/ (BISH-uhp). In British English: /bˈɪʃəp/ (B-ish). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪʃəp/ (BISH-uhp). In Australian English: /bˈɪʃəp/ (B-ish).

Is "bishop" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪʃəp/ (BISH-uhp), while in British English it's /bˈɪʃəp/ (B-ish).

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bishop

/ˈbɪʃəp/

BISH-uhp

Syllable Breakdown

bɪʃbish·əpop

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