How to Pronounce Maxim

To pronounce "maxim", say MAX-im — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmæk.sɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈmæk.sɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “maxim”

"maxim" has 2 syllables: max-im. It rhymes with maxham and aksum, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: maxham, maxam, maxxam — easy to mix up when writing.

What does maxim mean?

noun

  1. A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.
  2. A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

Synonyms

aphorismclicheenthymemeproverbsaying

Words that rhyme with maxim

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

maxhamaksumaxsom

Related words

axiomproverbadagesayingprinciplewisdompremisewatchword

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maxim"?▾

"Maxim" has 2 syllables: max · im.

What is the IPA transcription of "maxim"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maxim" is /ˈmæk.sɪm/.

What does "maxim" mean?▾

Maxim: A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.

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