How to pronounce payable
Say it like PAY-uh-bul. Payable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
- PAY
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Payable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of payable
American and British speakers say payable in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪəbəl/ in the US and /ˈpeɪəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-uh-bul.
What does payable mean?
- Due to be paid.“Is value-added tax payable on planning application fees?”
- Able to be paid.
- Of a mine etc.: capable of yielding profit; profitable.
- Debts owed by a business; liabilities.
- A thing that may be paid.
Where does payable come from?
From pay + -able.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- due
- collectible
- collectable
- account payable
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with payable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of payable.
Questions about saying payable
How do you pronounce payable?
Say PAY-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in payable?
Payable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say payable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.