How to say existir in Spanish

Pronunciation

existir

exist

Latin America

Simplified: eh-ksees-TEER

IPA: ek.sis'tiɾ

Spain

Simplified: eh-ksees-TEER

IPA: ek.sis'tiɾ

Pronunciation Tips:

Syllable	How to Say It	Mouth Position and Breath Flow
e	e like bet	slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
xis	unaspirated x like box (ks sound)	x without burst of air
	i like see	spread lips, tongue high for i
	s like sun	s similar to English
tir	unaspirated t like stop (not top)	t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
	i like see	spread lips, tongue high for i
	tapped r like ladder	quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth