How to pronounce existence

existence

/egˈzɪstəns/

3 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /ɪgˈzɪstəns/.

/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/g/as in go	A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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How do you pronounce existence?

Existence is pronounced /egˈzɪstəns/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ɪgˈzɪstəns/, is also used.

How many syllables are in existence?

Existence has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in existence?

The second syllable: /egˈzɪstəns/.