How do you pronounce "exist"?

In American English: /ɪgˈzɪst/ (ig-ZIST). In British English: /ɪgzˈɪst/ (igz-IST). In Canadian English: /ɪgˈzɪst/ (ig-ZIST). In Australian English: /ɛɡzˈɪst/ (ehgz-IST).

Is "exist" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪgˈzɪst/ (ig-ZIST), while in British English it's /ɪgzˈɪst/ (igz-IST).

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exist

/ɪgˈzɪst/

ig-ZIST

Syllable Breakdown

ɪgex·zɪstist

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