How to Pronounce "existence"
word
/ɛɡˈzɪstəns/
eg-ZIS-tuhns
/ɛɡzˈɪstəns/
eg-ZIS-tuhns
Definition
The state of being real or being present in the world. It can also refer to someone's life or way of living in a broad, philosophical sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɛɡˈzɪstəns/
British English
/ɛɡzˈɪstəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eg-ZIS-tuhns
UK
eg-ZIS-tuhns
Listen in Context
Scientists study the existence of life on other planets.
No one can deny the existence of air.
The book questions the existence of free will.
After the layoff, he felt like his whole existence had lost direction.