How to Pronounce Maxillary

To pronounce "maxillary", say MAX-ill-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /mækˈsɪləɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/mækˈsɪləɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maxillary”

"maxillary" has 3 syllables: max-ill-ary. It rhymes with axillary, if that helps it stick.

What does maxillary mean?

noun

  1. The upper jawbone, or a tooth growing from the upper jawbone.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the jaw or jawbone.

Synonyms

maxillar

Words that rhyme with maxillary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

axillary

Related words

pterygosphenotemporojawgnathicjawbonegnathalcraniofacial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maxillary"?▾

"Maxillary" has 3 syllables: max · ill · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "maxillary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maxillary" is /mækˈsɪləɹi/.

What does "maxillary" mean?▾

Maxillary: The upper jawbone, or a tooth growing from the upper jawbone.

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