How to Pronounce Maverick

To pronounce "maverick", say MAV-er-ick — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmævəɹɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmævəɹɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maverick”

"maverick" has 3 syllables: mav-er-ick. It rhymes with lavrock, if that helps it stick.

What does maverick mean?

noun

  1. An unbranded range animal.
  2. (by extension) Anything dishonestly obtained.

verb

  1. To take an unbranded range animal.
  2. (by extension) To seize without a legal claim.

adjective

  1. Of cattle: unbranded.
  2. Showing independence in thoughts or actions.

    “He made a maverick decision.  She is such a maverick person.”

Synonyms

heterocliteindividualistlone gunmannonconformistrebel

Words that rhyme with maverick

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lavrock

Related words

rebelunorthodoxunconventionalirregulargentlemensplintershooterrifleman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maverick"?▾

"Maverick" has 3 syllables: mav · er · ick.

What is the IPA transcription of "maverick"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maverick" is /ˈmævəɹɪk/.

What does "maverick" mean?▾

Maverick: An unbranded range animal.

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