How to Pronounce Maximize

To pronounce "maximize", say MAX-im-iz-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

MAX-im-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “maximize”

"maximize" has 4 syllables: max-im-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does maximize mean?

verb

  1. To make as large as possible
  2. To expand (a window) to fill the main display area

Antonyms

minimize

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Words that rhyme with maximize

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scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

maxmaximummaximaloptimumbroadenoptimalmaximisationmaximise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maximize"?▾

"Maximize" has 4 syllables: max · im · iz · e.

What does "maximize" mean?▾

Maximize: To make as large as possible

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