How Many Syllables In Maximum?
3syllables
Maximum has 3 syllables, max-i-mum. It is a trisyllabic word.
maximum
/ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/ UK /ˈmæk.sə.məm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, max.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mæk.sɪ.məm/
Division By Letters
max-i-mum
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Maximum
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | m | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Maximum Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in maximum?
Maximum has 3 syllables, max-i-mum. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/.
Which syllable is stressed in maximum?
The first syllable, max, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of maximum?
Maximum has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide maximum into syllables?
By sound, mæk.sɪ.məm. By letters, as a spelling guide, max-i-mum.