How to pronounce maxims
Say it like MAK-sumz. Maxims has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmæksəmz/MAK-sumz
UK British/ˈmæksəmz/MAK-sumz
- MAK
- sumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maxims 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.
- sumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maxims
American and British speakers say maxims in essentially the same way: /ˈmæksəmz/ in the US and /ˈmæksəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-sumz.
What does maxims mean?
noun
- plural of maxim How to pronounce maxim
Questions about saying maxims
How do you pronounce maxims?
Say MAK-sumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæksəmz/. In British English it is /ˈmæksəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maxims?
Maxims has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · sumz.
Do Americans and Brits say maxims the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæksəmz/ and the British form is /ˈmæksəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.