How to Pronounce Self-existent

To pronounce "self-existent", say SELF-ex-ist-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌsɛlfɛɡzˈɪstənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌsɛlfɛɡzˈɪstənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “self-existent”

"self-existent" has 4 syllables: self-ex-ist-ent.

What does self-existent mean?

adjective

  1. Existing without having been created.
  2. Existing independent of any extrinsic sustaining force.

Related words

existencelesscreationlessoriginlessunessentialexistlesscreatorlessidentitylessbeingless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "self-existent"?▾

"Self-existent" has 4 syllables: self · ex · ist · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "self-existent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "self-existent" is /ˌsɛlfɛɡzˈɪstənt/.

What does "self-existent" mean?▾

Self-existent: Existing without having been created.

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