How to Pronounce "pay for"
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PAY-for, PAY-fer, PAY-fur
pˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː
PAY-for
Definition
To give money in exchange for something, like a product or service. It can also mean to suffer consequences or punishment for actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
pˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-for, PAY-fer, PAY-fur
UK
PAY-for
Listen in Context
I will pay for the dinner tonight.
Who will pay for the tickets?
You have to pay for your mistakes.
Don’t worry, I’ll pay for both of us.