How to pronounce maximin
Say it like MAK-sih-min. Maximin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- sih
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maximin 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maximin
American and British speakers say maximin in essentially the same way: /ˈmæksɪˌmɪn/ in the US and /ˈmæksɪˌmɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-sih-min.
What does maximin mean?
- A rule to identify the worst outcome of each possible option to find one's best (maximum payoff) play.
- To employ a maximin algorithm.
Where does maximin come from?
Blend of maximum + minimum.
Questions about saying maximin
How do you pronounce maximin?
Say MAK-sih-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæksɪˌmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmæksɪˌmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maximin?
Maximin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · sih · min.
Do Americans and Brits say maximin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæksɪˌmɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmæksɪˌmɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.