How many syllables in "maxime"?

"maxime" has 2 lettergrepen (max - ime).

How to divide "maxime"?

"maxime" divides into 2 parts: max · ime.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"maxime": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:max·ime

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MAX-ime(max · ime)● ○

Stress in "maxime" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmæksɪm⁄

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IPAˈmæksɪm

Lettergrepenmax·ime

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How many syllables in "maxime"?: "maxime" has 2 lettergrepen (max - ime).
How to divide "maxime"?: "maxime" divides into 2 parts: max · ime.
Where is the stress in "maxime"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "maxime"?: Say each syllable slowly (max... ime) and listen on SayItVid.