How to pronounce paywall
Say it like PAY-wawl. Paywall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- wawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paywall 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.
- wawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of paywall
American and British speakers say paywall in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪwɔl/ in the US and /ˈpeɪwɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-wawl.
What does paywall mean?
- A system that restricts access to content with a purchase or a paid subscription.“The premium content on this website is behind a paywall.”
- To restrict access to (a website or other resource) by means of a paywall.
Where does paywall come from?
From pay + wall, by analogy with firewall.
Words that rhyme with paywall
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paywall.
Questions about saying paywall
How do you pronounce paywall?
Say PAY-wawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪwɔl/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪwɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paywall?
Paywall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · wawl.
Do Americans and Brits say paywall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪwɔl/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪwɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.