How many syllables in "maximal"?

"maximal" has 3 lettergrepen (max - i - mal).

How to divide "maximal"?

"maximal" divides into 3 parts: max · i · mal.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"maximal": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:max·i·mal

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MAX-i-mal(max · i · mal)● ○ ○

Stress in "maximal" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmæksɪməl⁄

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IPAˈmæksɪməl

Lettergrepenmax·i·mal

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orthogonal to both of these, but it's not 0. Maximal means if you're orthogonal to everything in your collection, then it has to be zero. in your collection, then it has to be zero.

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How many syllables in "maximal"?: "maximal" has 3 lettergrepen (max - i - mal).
How to divide "maximal"?: "maximal" divides into 3 parts: max · i · mal.
Where is the stress in "maximal"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "maximal"?: Say each syllable slowly (max... i... mal) and listen on SayItVid.