How to Pronounce "payday"
word
/ˈpeɪˌdeɪ/
PAY-day
/pˈeɪdeɪ/
PAY-day
Definition
The day on which a person receives their salary or wages. Also used informally to refer to a large financial reward or profit.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpeɪˌdeɪ/
British English
/pˈeɪdeɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-day
UK
PAY-day
Listen in Context
I can't wait for payday — I'm completely broke.
Payday is on the last Friday of every month.
She always treats herself to a nice dinner on payday.
The boxer earned a massive payday — reportedly over 50 million dollars for one fight.