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maximum

How many syllables in maximum?

  3 syllables

Divide maximum into syllables:   max-i-mum
Stressed syllable in maximum:   max-i-mum
How to pronounce maximum:   mak-suh-mum
How to say maximum:

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Synonyms for maximum


1 syllable
  • most
  • top
2 syllables
  • ceiling
  • greatest
  • limit
  • extreme
  • highest
  • utmost
3 syllables
  • top figure
    4 syllables
    • greatest extent
    • upper limit
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