How to Pronounce "in existence"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/, /ɪɡˈzɪstəns
in ig-ZIS-tens
ˈɪn/ /ɛɡzˈɪstəns
in egz-IS-tens
Definition
If something is 'in existence,' it means it exists now or is present somewhere, rather than being theoretical or imagined.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ɛɡˈzɪstəns/, /ɪɡˈzɪstəns
British English
ˈɪn/ /ɛɡzˈɪstəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in ig-ZIS-tens
UK
in egz-IS-tens
Listen in Context
There are only three such animals in existence.
The company is no longer in existence.
Many old traditions are still in existence today.
Some of these documents are the oldest in existence.