How do you pronounce "maxima"?

In American English: /ˈmæksəmə/ (MAKS-uhm-uh). In British English: /mˈæksɪmə/ (M-aks-im). In Canadian English: /ˈmæksəmə/ (MAKS-uhm-uh). In Australian English: /mˈaksɪmə/ (M-aks).

Is "maxima" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmæksəmə/ (MAKS-uhm-uh), while in British English it's /mˈæksɪmə/ (M-aks-im).

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maxima

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/ˈmæksəmə/

MAKS-uhm-uh

Syllable Breakdown

mæksmax·əmi·əma

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