How to pronounce payer
Say it like PAY-er. Payer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Payer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of payer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-uh.
What does payer mean?
- One who pays; specifically, the person by whom a bill or note has been, or should be, paid.“The company is the largest tax payer in the region.”
- A swaption which gives its holder the option to enter into a swap in which they pay the fixed leg and receive the floating leg.
Where does payer come from?
From pay + -er (“subject of action”).
Words that rhyme with payer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of payer.
Questions about saying payer
How do you pronounce payer?
Say PAY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in payer?
Payer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · er.
Is payer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpeɪə/ (PAY-uh).