How to pronounce Maxwell
Say it like MAK-swel. Maxwell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
- MAK
- swel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maxwell 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.
- swelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Maxwell
American and British speakers say Maxwell in essentially the same way: /ˈmækˌswɛl/ in the US and /ˈmækswəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-swul.
What does Maxwell mean?
- A census-designated place in Colusa County, California.
- A township in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Center Township, Hancock County, Indiana.
- A unit of magnetic flux that produces one abvolt per turn per second.
Where does Maxwell come from?
From an earlier form Mackeswell, meaning "Mack's well or spring", from Old English welle (“well”).
Similar and opposite words
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- j. c. maxwell
- james clerk maxwell
Questions about saying Maxwell
How do you pronounce Maxwell?
Say MAK-swel. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækˌswɛl/. In British English it is /ˈmækswəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Maxwell?
Maxwell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · swel.
Do Americans and Brits say Maxwell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmækˌswɛl/ and the British form is /ˈmækswəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.