How to pronounce existence
Say it like eg-ZIS-tuns. Existence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS).
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- eg
- ZIS
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Existence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- egKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ZISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of existence
American and British speakers say existence in essentially the same way: /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/ in the US and /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: eg-ZIS-tuns.
What does existence mean?
- the state or fact of existing“a point of view gradually coming into being”“laws in existence for centuries”
- everything that exists anywhere“they study the evolution of the universe”“the biggest tree in existence”
Where does existence come from?
Morphologically exist + -ence.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with existence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of existence.
Questions about saying existence
How do you pronounce existence?
Say eg-ZIS-tuns. The American pronunciation is /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/. In British English it is /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in existence?
Existence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIS). Broken into parts: eg · ZIS · tuns.
Do Americans and Brits say existence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/ and the British form is /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.