How to pronounce maximum
American English pronunciation
MAK-suh-mum
- IPA
- /ˈmæksɪməm/
- Syllables
- MAK · suh · mum (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What maximum means
The greatest amount that is allowed or possible
In a sentence: The elevator can hold a maximum of eight people.
Where it comes from: It comes from the Latin word maximum, which means greatest.
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