How to Pronounce Existing

To pronounce "existing", say EX-ist-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “existing”

"existing" has 3 syllables: ex-ist-ing. It rhymes with twisting and persisting, if that helps it stick.

What does existing mean?

verb

(stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality

adjective

That exists, or has existence, especially that exists now.

Synonyms

be existent

Words that rhyme with existing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twisting persisting listing preexisting enlisting assisting insisting resisting coexisting blacklisting delisting consisting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "existing"?▾

"Existing" has 3 syllables: ex · ist · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "existing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "existing" is /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/.

What does "existing" mean?▾

Existing: (stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality

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