How to pronounce paymaster
Say it like PAY-mah-stuh. Paymaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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US American/ˈpeɪmɑstə/PAY-mah-stuh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- PAY
- mah
- stuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paymaster 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.
- mahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does paymaster mean?
noun
- An official in charge of payments to employees, troops, etc.
- A person or body which demands loyalty or services in return for payment (especially as paid in advance).
Where does paymaster come from?
From pay + master.
Questions about saying paymaster
How do you pronounce paymaster?
Say PAY-mah-stuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪmɑstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paymaster?
Paymaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · mah · stuh.