How to Pronounce "exist"
word
/ɪɡˈzɪst/
ig-ZIST
/ɛɡzˈɪst/
ig-ZIST
Definition
To be real or to be present in the world, in a place, or in a situation. It is used to talk about things, people, ideas, or problems that are there or have being.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪɡˈzɪst/
British English
/ɛɡzˈɪst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
Do these animals still exist in the wild?
Some problems exist in every school.
I didn't know that place existed.
A solution probably exists, but we haven't found it yet.