How many syllables in maximum?
Syllables in maximum
3
max·i·mum
Maximum has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say maximum
| Pronunciation | /ˈmæksəməm/ 3 syllables, MAX-i-mum · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say maximum slowly and listen for each vowel sound: max, i, mum. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with maximum
Questions
- How many syllables are in maximum?
- Maximum has three syllables.
- How do you divide maximum into syllables?
- Maximum divides as max-i-mum.
- Which syllable is stressed in maximum?
- The first syllable (MAX-i-mum).