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existential
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃəl
Examples:
That is not existential or nihilist in the least.
The problem of existential import.
The breadth of this article is on existential risks.
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Common mistakes of existential pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ex-ist-'EN-tial". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ex-is-'TEN-tial" [ˌɛk.sɪsˈtɛn.ʃəl] (US) / [ˌɛk.sɪsˈtɛn.ʃəl] (UK). Tip: Practice by saying the word slowly, emphasizing the "ten".
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers may mispronounce the "i" in the second syllable as a long "e" sound, saying "ex-es-'TEN-tial". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" as in "sit": [ˌɛk.sɪsˈtɛn.ʃəl]. Tip: Focus on the "i" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common error is to overemphasize the "t" sound, resulting in "ex-is-'TEN-CHAL". The "t" should be clear but not overly stressed. The correct pronunciation is [ˌɛk.sɪsˈtɛn.ʃəl]. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and connected to the following vowel.
- Dropping syllables: Some may shorten "existential" to "ex-ist-'SHUL" by dropping the "ten". This omits a crucial syllable. The full pronunciation is [ˌɛk.sɪsˈtɛn.ʃəl]. Tip: Break the word into syllables while practicing to ensure all parts are pronounced.
- Mispronouncing the ending: A frequent mistake is pronouncing the ending as "al" instead of "tial", leading to "ex-is-'TEN-al". The correct ending is "tial" as in "potential": [ˌɛk.sɪsˈtɛn.ʃəl]. Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the correct ending sound.