How to Pronounce Subsistence

To pronounce "subsistence", say SUBS-ist-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /səbˈsɪstəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/səbˈsɪstəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subsistence”

"subsistence" has 4 syllables: subs-ist-enc-e. It rhymes with existence and assistance, if that helps it stick.

What does subsistence mean?

noun

  1. Real being; existence.
  2. The act of maintaining oneself at a minimum level.

Synonyms

sustenancehypostasis

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Words that rhyme with subsistence

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existenceassistanceresistanceinsistencepersistenceconsistencecoexistencedistanceresistenceoutdistance

Related words

subsistsurvivalstaymainstayabodepersistencesustainsupport

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subsistence"?▾

"Subsistence" has 4 syllables: subs · ist · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "subsistence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subsistence" is /səbˈsɪstəns/.

What does "subsistence" mean?▾

Subsistence: Real being; existence.

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