Cómo Pronunciar "pay dividends"
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈdɪvəˌdɛndz
PAY DIV-uh-dendz
pˈeɪ/ /dˈɪvɪdəndz
PAY DIV-i-dundz
Definición
If something pays dividends, it gives you good results or benefits, especially after some effort or time. It comes from finance, where 'dividends' are payments to shareholders, but it's often used about non-money situations.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈdɪvəˌdɛndz
Inglés Británico
pˈeɪ/ /dˈɪvɪdəndz
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
PAY DIV-uh-dendz
UK
PAY DIV-i-dundz
Escucha en Contexto
Regular reading habits can pay dividends later in life.
Taking care of your health now will pay dividends in the future.
Learning English early can pay dividends when looking for a job.
Her kindness to others really pays dividends—people are always willing to help her.