How to pronounce payout
Say it like PAY-owt. Payout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Payout 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.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of payout
American and British speakers say payout in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪˌaʊt/ in the US and /ˈpeɪˌaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-owt.
What does payout mean?
- An amount of money paid out.“The maximum payout from this fruit machine is £20.”
- The value of dividends paid to shareholders.
Where does payout come from?
Deverbal from pay out.
Words that rhyme with payout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of payout.
Questions about saying payout
How do you pronounce payout?
Say PAY-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪˌaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪˌaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in payout?
Payout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say payout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪˌaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪˌaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.