How do you pronounce "maxwell"?

In American English: /ˈmækˌswɛl/ (MAK-swehl). In British English: /mˈækswəl/ (M-aksw). In Canadian English: /ˈmækˌswɛl/ (MAK-swehl). In Australian English: /mˈakswɛl/ (M).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmækˌswɛl/ (MAK-swehl), while in British English it's /mˈækswəl/ (M-aksw).

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maxwell

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/ˈmækˌswɛl/

MAK-swehl

Syllable Breakdown

mækmax·swɛlwell

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