madame bishop

Questions

What does madame bishop mean?

A drink comprising port, sugar and nutmeg.

Where does madame bishop come from?

Named after Anna Bishop, wife of Henry Bishop, composer of the song Home! Sweet Home!, or possibly after a publican of the same surname.

How to pronounce madame bishop

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “madame bishop” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.