How many syllables in "maxwell"?

"maxwell" has 2 lettergrepen (max - well).

How to divide "maxwell"?

"maxwell" divides into 2 parts: max · well.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"maxwell": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:max·well

Hoofdklemtoon

MAX-well(max · well)● ○

Stress in "maxwell" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmæks.wɛl⁄

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IPAˈmæks.wɛl

Lettergrepenmax·well

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