How to pronounce mavericks
Say it like MAV-uh-riks. Mavericks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAV).
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- MAV
- uh
- riks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mavericks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- riksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mavericks
American and British speakers say mavericks in essentially the same way: /ˈmævərɪks/ in the US and /ˈmævərɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAV-uh-riks.
What does mavericks mean?
- plural of maverick How to pronounce maverick
Questions about saying mavericks
How do you pronounce mavericks?
Say MAV-uh-riks. The American pronunciation is /ˈmævərɪks/. In British English it is /ˈmævərɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mavericks?
Mavericks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAV). Broken into parts: MAV · uh · riks.
Do Americans and Brits say mavericks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmævərɪks/ and the British form is /ˈmævərɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.