To pronounce "experience", say exp-ER-ienc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈspɪɹiəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪkˈspɪɹiəns/
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/ɛkspˈiəɹɪəns/
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noun
verb
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To pronounce "experience", say exp-ER-ienc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈspɪɹiəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Experience" has 4 syllables: exp · er · ienc · e.
The IPA transcription of "experience" is /ɪkˈspɪɹiəns/.
Experience: The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.
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