How to pronounce payables
Say it like PAY-uh-bulz. Payables has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- uh
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Payables 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of payables
American and British speakers say payables in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪəbəlz/ in the US and /ˈpeɪəbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-uh-bulz.
What does payables mean?
- debts and liabilities owed by a business
Questions about saying payables
How do you pronounce payables?
Say PAY-uh-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪəbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪəbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in payables?
Payables has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · uh · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say payables the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪəbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪəbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.