How to pronounce paylist
Say it like PAY-list. Paylist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paylist 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.
- listGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paylist
American and British speakers say paylist in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪˌlɪst/ in the US and /ˈpeɪˌlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-list.
What does paylist mean?
- A list of employees or other people due to be paid.“The mob boss had numerous pimps and drug dealers on her paylist.”
Where does paylist come from?
From pay + list.
Words that rhyme with paylist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paylist.
Questions about saying paylist
How do you pronounce paylist?
Say PAY-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪˌlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪˌlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paylist?
Paylist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · list.
Do Americans and Brits say paylist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪˌlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪˌlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.