How to Pronounce Maxima

To pronounce "maxima", say MAX-im-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

MAX-im-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “maxima”

"maxima" has 3 syllables: max-im-a.

What does maxima mean?

noun

  1. A music note equal to two (or sometimes three) longæ; in modern notation, this is typically equivalent to eight semibreves.

noun

  1. The highest limit
  2. The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function

Synonyms

duplex longalargaoctuple whole notemax

Antonyms

minimum

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maxima"?▾

"Maxima" has 3 syllables: max · im · a.

What does "maxima" mean?▾

Maxima: A music note equal to two (or sometimes three) longæ; in modern notation, this is typically equivalent to eight semibreves.

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