How to Pronounce Presence

To pronounce "presence", say PRES-enc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɛzəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹɛzəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pɹˈɛzəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “presence”

"presence" has 3 syllables: pres-enc-e. It rhymes with omnipresence and pleasance, if that helps it stick.

What does presence mean?

noun

  1. The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

    “Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw.”

  2. The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.

    “Bob never said anything about it in my presence.”

verb

  1. To make or become present.

noun

  1. (audio) The ambient sounds in a room or on a set.

Synonyms

presence

Antonyms

absence

Words that rhyme with presence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

omnipresencepleasance

Related words

comportmentfrontmienbearingexistexistenceappearancefact

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "presence"?▾

"Presence" has 3 syllables: pres · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "presence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "presence" is /ˈpɹɛzəns/.

What does "presence" mean?▾

Presence: The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

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