How do you pronounce "bishops"?

In American English: /ˈbɪʃəps/ (BISH-uhps). In British English: /bˈɪʃəps/ (B-ish). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪʃəps/ (BISH-uhps). In Australian English: /bˈɪʃəps/ (B-ish).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪʃəps/ (BISH-uhps), while in British English it's /bˈɪʃəps/ (B-ish).

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bishops

/ˈbɪʃəps/

BISH-uhps

Syllable Breakdown

bɪʃbish·əpsops

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