How to Pronounce "pay packet"
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈpækət/, /ˈpækɪt
PAY-PAK-it
pˈeɪ/ /pˈækɪt
PAY-PAK-it
Definition
A pay packet is the envelope or package containing an employee's wages, often used to mean the amount of money paid to someone for their work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈpækət/, /ˈpækɪt
British English
pˈeɪ/ /pˈækɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-PAK-it
UK
PAY-PAK-it
Listen in Context
I receive my pay packet every Friday.
His pay packet was smaller this month.
The company puts a payslip in every pay packet.
My pay packet really helps cover my rent and bills.