How to pronounce maxima
Say it like MAK-suh-muh. Maxima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- suh
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maxima 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maxima
American and British speakers say maxima in essentially the same way: /ˈmæksəmə/ in the US and /ˈmæksɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-sih-muh.
What does maxima mean?
- A music note typically equal to two longae (eight semibreves).
- plural of maximum How to pronounce maximum
Where does maxima come from?
From Latin maxima (“greatest”).
Questions about saying maxima
How do you pronounce maxima?
Say MAK-suh-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæksəmə/. In British English it is /ˈmæksɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maxima?
Maxima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · suh · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say maxima the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæksəmə/ and the British form is /ˈmæksɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.