How to Pronounce Max

To pronounce "max", say MAX — one syllable, IPA /mæks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/mæks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “max”

"max" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with relax and parallax, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: macks, maxx, macs — easy to mix up when writing.

What does max mean?

noun

An extreme, a great extent.
“He pushed himself to the max.”
A kind of gin.

verb

(usually with out) to reach the limit, to reach the maximum.
“He maxed out his odds of dating Rebecca”

adjective

Maximum; maximal.

Synonyms

maxi

Antonyms

min

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Words that rhyme with max

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relax parallax syntax ajax flax wax axe drawbacks knickknacks tracks tax sax

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "max"?▾

"Max" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "max"?▾

The IPA transcription of "max" is /mæks/.

What does "max" mean?▾

Max: An extreme, a great extent.

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