How to Pronounce "maverick"
word
/ˈmævɝɪk/
MAV-ur-ik
/mˈævəɹˌɪk/
MAV-uh-rik
Definition
A maverick is a person who thinks and acts independently, often going against what is usual or expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmævɝɪk/
British English
/mˈævəɹˌɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAV-ur-ik
UK
MAV-uh-rik
Listen in Context
He is a maverick who always follows his own ideas.
The company hired a maverick to bring new ideas.
She was called a maverick by her teachers.
He's always been the office maverick—never afraid to challenge the status quo.