How to pronounce inexistence
Say it like in-ig-ZIS-tuns. Inexistence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS).
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- in
- ig
- ZIS
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexistence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 inexistence
American and British speakers say inexistence in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɪstəns/ in the US and /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɪstəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ig-ZIS-tuns.
What does inexistence mean?
- The state of not being, not existing, or not being perceptible.
- The state of existing in something
- That which exists within; a constituent.
Where does inexistence come from?
From in- + existence.
Words that rhyme with inexistence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inexistence.
Questions about saying inexistence
How do you pronounce inexistence?
Say in-ig-ZIS-tuns. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɪstəns/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɪstəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexistence?
Inexistence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS). Broken into parts: in · ig · ZIS · tuns.
Do Americans and Brits say inexistence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɪstəns/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɪstəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.