How to pronounce paycheck
Say it like PAY-chek. Paycheck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- chek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paycheck 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.
- chekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of paycheck
American and British speakers say paycheck in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/ in the US and /ˈpeɪtʃɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-chek.
What does paycheck mean?
- a check issued in payment of wages or salary
Where does paycheck come from?
From pay (“wages or salary”) + check (“a means of payment”).
Questions about saying paycheck
How do you pronounce paycheck?
Say PAY-chek. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪtʃɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paycheck?
Paycheck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · chek.
Do Americans and Brits say paycheck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪˌtʃɛk/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪtʃɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.