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How to pronounce existential

existential
/egzɪˈstenʃəl/
4 syllables, stress on the third

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Existential, sound by sound

/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce existential?

Existential is pronounced /egzɪˈstenʃəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in existential?

Existential has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in existential?

The third syllable: /egzɪˈstenʃəl/.

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