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How to pronounce maximum

maximum
/ˈmæksəməm/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Maximum, sound by sound

/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.

In a sentence

What is the maximum dosage for an adult?

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce maximum?

Maximum is pronounced /ˈmæksəməm/ in American English.

How many syllables are in maximum?

Maximum has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in maximum?

The first syllable: /ˈmæksəməm/.

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