How to pronounce payoff
Say it like PAY-awf. Payoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- awf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Payoff 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.
- awfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of payoff
American and British speakers say payoff in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪˌɔf/ in the US and /ˈpeɪˌɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-of.
What does payoff mean?
- Alternative form of pay-off.
Words that rhyme with payoff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of payoff.
Questions about saying payoff
How do you pronounce payoff?
Say PAY-awf. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪˌɔf/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪˌɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in payoff?
Payoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · awf.
Do Americans and Brits say payoff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪˌɔf/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪˌɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.