How to pronounce experience

Say it like this: /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən(t)s/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən(t)s/

British/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹi.ən(t)s/

What does experience mean?

nounThe effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance;

“It was an experience he would not soon forget.”

An activity one has performed.

A collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge, opinions, and skills.

“they knew soone by experience how slenderly guarded against danger, the majestie of Rulers is”

verbTo observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

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expect expected expense expensive experienced experiment experimental expert

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