How to pronounce exists
Say it like ig-ZISTS. Exists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISTS).
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- ig
- ZISTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZISTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exists
American and British speakers say exists in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzɪsts/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZISTS.
What does exists mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of exist How to pronounce exist
Questions about saying exists
How do you pronounce exists?
Say ig-ZISTS. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɪsts/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exists?
Exists has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISTS). Broken into parts: ig · ZISTS.
Do Americans and Brits say exists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzɪsts/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.