How to pronounce ultramaximal
Say it like UHL-truh-mak-sih-mul. Ultramaximal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- truh
- mak
- sih
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultramaximal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- makGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ultramaximal
American and British speakers say ultramaximal in essentially the same way: /ˈʌltrəˌmæksɪməl/ in the US and /ˈʌltrəˌmæksɪməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHL-truh-mak-sih-mul.
What does ultramaximal mean?
- Above or beyond a maximum, for example on a graph.
Where does ultramaximal come from?
From ultra- + maximal.
Questions about saying ultramaximal
How do you pronounce ultramaximal?
Say UHL-truh-mak-sih-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌltrəˌmæksɪməl/. In British English it is /ˈʌltrəˌmæksɪməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultramaximal?
Ultramaximal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · truh · mak · sih · mul.
Do Americans and Brits say ultramaximal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌltrəˌmæksɪməl/ and the British form is /ˈʌltrəˌmæksɪməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.