How to Pronounce "payoffs"
word
ˈpeɪˌɔfs
PAY-awfs
pˈeɪɒfs
PAY-ofs
Definition
'Payoffs' refers to the rewards or benefits gained from something, such as hard work, or to illegal payments made to gain advantage, like bribes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪˌɔfs
British English
pˈeɪɒfs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-awfs
UK
PAY-ofs
Listen in Context
The payoffs of studying hard are good grades.
There are big payoffs for saving money early.
They received illegal payoffs to change the results.
The payoffs just aren't worth the risk in this business.