How to pronounce "maksud" in English
ˈmɑːk.suːd
MAHK·sood
Primary stress: MAHK
Hear native speakers say maksud in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “maksud”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
MAHK
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
sood
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("MAHK"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "maksud" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "maksud is" sounds like "maksud-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "maksud" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Dan sampai hari ini, aku percaya bahwa maksud itu telah didapat.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“it was only when I hit the water that I came around I grabbed a hold of some weeds and pulled myself out her father maksud Ahmed and her uncle are being”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Maksud saya, berapa kali Anda ke pergi pesta makan malam dan mendengar orang berkata, “anak seseorang baru lulus sekolah hukum dan bertunangan!””— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “maksud”
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Dan sampai hari ini, aku percaya bahwa maksud itu telah didapat.
Hear it in context: “maksud”
3 clipsThe English word “maksud” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈmɑːk.suːd (phonetic respelling: MAHK-sood). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (MAHK · sood), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (MAHK). Grammatically, “maksud” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “maksud” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @7:07
“Dan buat dia yang akhirnya bisa bilang, tahun ini, Miss America seperti saya. Dan sampai hari ini, aku percaya bahwa maksud itu telah didapat. Tapi harus kutanyakan, dibayar dengan apa? Di era 2014, ada yang namanya Twitter.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @0:48
“time it grazed my cheek and that's when I fainted they threw me into the canal it was only when I hit the water that I came around I grabbed a hold of some weeds and pulled myself out her father maksud Ahmed and her uncle are being weeds and pulled myself out her father maksud Ahmed and her uncle are being”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @10:53
“Jika tidak demikian, ini akan menjadi perjalanan yang sangat sepi mencekam. Maksud saya, berapa kali Anda ke pergi pesta makan malam dan mendengar orang berkata, “anak seseorang baru lulus sekolah hukum dan bertunangan!” dan mendengar orang berkata,”
Definition & Meaning: “maksud”
- An intention, purpose, or meaning, often used in Southeast Asian contexts.
Example Sentences (3)
- “He explained the true maksud behind his decision.”
- “Dan sampai hari ini, aku percaya bahwa maksud itu telah didapat.”
- “it was only when I hit the water that I came around I grabbed a hold of some weeds and pulled myself out her father maksud Ahmed and her uncle are being”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “maksud”
- Pronunciation:
- MAHK-sood
- Syllables:
- MAHK · sood
- Written Hyphenation:
- mak · sud
- Primary stress:
- MAHK
- IPA:
- ˈmɑːk.suːd
- Hear it in context
- maksud
Words that Rhyme with “maksud”
-ɑksudWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"maksud" (⁄ˈmɑːk.suːd⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "maksud" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about maksud
How do you pronounce “maksud”?
“maksud” is pronounced ⁄ˈmɑːk.suːd⁄ (MAHK-sood). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “maksud”?
“maksud” has 2 syllables: MAHK · sood.
Where is the stress in “maksud”?
The primary stress in “maksud” is on “MAHK”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “maksud” mean?
An intention, purpose, or meaning, often used in Southeast Asian contexts.
How can I hear “maksud” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “maksud” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “maksud”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).