maxilofacial
maxillofacial
Latin America
Simplified: mah-ksee-loh-fah-SYAHL
IPA: mak.si.lo.fa'sʝal
Spain
Simplified: mah-ksee-loh-fah-THYAHL
IPA: mak.si.lo.fa'θʝal
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
xi
  • unaspirated x like box (ks sound)
  • x without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
lo
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
fa
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
cial
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English