How to Pronounce "pay out"
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈaʊt
PAY-owt
pˈeɪ/ /ˈaʊt
PAY-owt
Definition
To give a large amount of money to someone, often as a result of a contract, insurance, or winnings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
pˈeɪ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-owt
UK
PAY-owt
Listen in Context
The company will pay out the insurance claim next week.
The lottery finally paid out the prize to the winner.
We had to pay out a large sum for the repairs.
It took months before the insurance finally paid out.