How do you pronounce "maximal"?

In American English: /ˈmæksəməl/ (MAKS-uhm-uhl). In British English: /mˈaksɪməl/ (M-aks). In Canadian English: /ˈmæksəməl/ (MAKS-uhm-uhl). In Australian English: /mˈaksɪməl/ (M-aks).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmæksəməl/ (MAKS-uhm-uhl), while in British English it's /mˈaksɪməl/ (M-aks).

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maximal

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/ˈmæksəməl/

MAKS-uhm-uhl

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mæksmax·əmi·əlmal

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