How to pronounce inexistent
Say it like ih-nig-ZIS-tunt. Inexistent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS).
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- ih
- nig
- ZIS
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexistent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nigKeep 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inexistent
American and British speakers say inexistent in essentially the same way: /ɪnɪɡˈzɪstənt/ in the US and /ɪnɪɡˈzɪstənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-nig-ZIS-tunt.
What does inexistent mean?
- Nonexistent.
Where does inexistent come from?
From in- + existent.
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Words that rhyme with inexistent
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Questions about saying inexistent
How do you pronounce inexistent?
Say ih-nig-ZIS-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnɪɡˈzɪstənt/. In British English it is /ɪnɪɡˈzɪstənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexistent?
Inexistent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS). Broken into parts: ih · nig · ZIS · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say inexistent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnɪɡˈzɪstənt/ and the British form is /ɪnɪɡˈzɪstənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.