maximize

/ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

Syllables max·i·mize

Stress MAX-i-mize

Phonics Breakdown

max

/mæk/

short a

i

/sɪ/

short i

mize

/maɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to make something as large, effective, or great as possible

Sound Reference

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max=/mæk/(max) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + mize=/maɪz/(size)

Example

We need to maximize efficiency to save time.