How to pronounce payee
Say it like pay-EE. Payee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- pay
- EE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Payee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of payee
American and British speakers say payee in essentially the same way: /ˌpeɪˈi/ in the US and /ˌpeɪˈiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: pay-EE.
What does payee mean?
- one to whom money is paid.
Where does payee come from?
From pay + -ee.
Words that rhyme with payee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of payee.
Questions about saying payee
How do you pronounce payee?
Say pay-EE. The American pronunciation is /ˌpeɪˈi/. In British English it is /ˌpeɪˈiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in payee?
Payee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: pay · EE.
Do Americans and Brits say payee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpeɪˈi/ and the British form is /ˌpeɪˈiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.