How to Pronounce "pay a call"
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɔɫ
PAY-uh-KAWL
pˈeɪ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɔːl
PAY-uh-KAWL
Definition
To visit someone, usually for a short or formal reason. It can be used for both personal and official visits.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɔɫ
British English
pˈeɪ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-uh-KAWL
UK
PAY-uh-KAWL
Listen in Context
We will pay a call to Mrs. Smith this afternoon.
Did you pay a call on your grandparents last weekend?
The doctor will pay a call tomorrow morning.
The ambassador decided to pay a call on the local community leaders.