How to Pronounce "pay off"
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈɔf
PAY-awf
pˈeɪ/ /ˈɒf
PAY-of
Definition
To complete the payment of a debt, or for an action or effort to bring good results.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈɔf
British English
pˈeɪ/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-awf
UK
PAY-of
Listen in Context
It took years to pay off my student loan.
If you work hard, it will pay off.
They want to pay off the car as soon as possible.
All those late nights finally paid off when she got the promotion.