How to Pronounce "pay a call on"
expression
PAY uh KAWL on
PAY uh KAWL on
Definition
To visit someone, usually for a short or formal social visit. It often suggests showing respect or keeping in touch.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pˈeɪ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɔːl/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY uh KAWL on
UK
PAY uh KAWL on
Listen in Context
It’s a good idea to pay a call on your new neighbors to introduce yourself.
I want to pay a call on my grandmother this weekend.
The doctor will pay a call on the patient this afternoon.
Our neighbors often pay a call on us during holidays.