How to pronounce maximize
Say it like MAK-suh-myze. Maximize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
- MAK
- suh
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maximize 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.
- myzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of maximize
American and British speakers say maximize in essentially the same way: /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/ in the US and /ˈmæksɪˌmaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-sih-myze.
What does maximize mean?
- To make as large as possible.“I need to maximize performance.”
- To expand (a window) to fill the main display area.“Since I only have one window open, I maximized the window so that the desktop is not visible.”
Where does maximize come from?
From Latin maximus + English -ize.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- maximise
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying maximize
How do you pronounce maximize?
Say MAK-suh-myze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmæksɪˌmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maximize?
Maximize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · suh · myze.
Do Americans and Brits say maximize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmæksɪˌmaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.