How to Pronounce "payoff"
word
/ˈpeɪˌɔf/
PAY-awf
/pˈeɪɒf/
PAY-of
Definition
A payoff is the benefit or reward received from an effort or action, or it can mean an illegal payment (bribe) to influence someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpeɪˌɔf/
British English
/pˈeɪɒf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-awf
UK
PAY-of
Listen in Context
The hard work finally brought a big payoff.
She received a payoff for completing the project.
The payoff for early investment is bigger returns.
Some politicians accept a secret payoff to change their vote.