How to Pronounce Existence

"Existence" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɛɡˈzɪstəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɛɡzˈɪstəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “existence”

"existence" has 3 syllables: existence.

What does existence mean?

noun

  1. The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.
  2. Empirical reality; the substance of the physical universe. (Dictionary of Philosophy; 1968)

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "existence"?▾

"Existence" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "existence"?▾

"Existence" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "existence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "existence" is /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/.

What does "existence" mean?▾

Existence: The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

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