How to pronounce maxillar
Say it like mak-SIL-er. Maxillar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL).
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- mak
- SIL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maxillar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- makKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maxillar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mak-SIL-uh.
What does maxillar mean?
- Alternative form of maxillary.
Where does maxillar come from?
Borrowed from Latin māxillāris (“of or belonging to the jaw”), from māxilla (“the jawbone, jaw”) + -āris (“-ar, -ary”, adjectival suffix); equivalent to maxilla + -ar.
Questions about saying maxillar
How do you pronounce maxillar?
Say mak-SIL-er. The American pronunciation is /mækˈsɪlər/. In British English it is /mækˈsɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maxillar?
Maxillar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL). Broken into parts: mak · SIL · er.
Is maxillar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mækˈsɪlə/ (mak-SIL-uh).