How to Pronounce "by the month"
expression
BYE-thuh-MUNTH
BY-thuh-MUNTH
Definition
'By the month' means something happens, is measured, or paid for each month rather than by the day, week, or year, such as rent or salary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmənθ
British English
bˈaɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈʌnθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYE-thuh-MUNTH
UK
BY-thuh-MUNTH
Listen in Context
You can pay the rent by the month.
They hired the gardener by the month.
The gym charges members by the month.
I’d rather pay for my phone plan by the month than sign a year-long contract.