How to pronounce maxillary
Say it like MAK-suh-ler-ee. Maxillary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- suh
- ler
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maxillary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maxillary
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: mak-SIL-uh-ree.
What does maxillary mean?
- Alternative form of maxilla.
- A tooth growing from the upper jawbone.
- Of or relating to the jaw or jawbone.
- Of or pertaining to the maxillae of an arthropod.
Where does maxillary 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 + -ary.
Questions about saying maxillary
How do you pronounce maxillary?
Say MAK-suh-ler-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæksəˌlɛri/. In British English it is /mækˈsɪləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maxillary?
Maxillary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · suh · ler · ee.
Is maxillary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /mækˈsɪləri/ (mak-SIL-uh-ree).