How to Pronounce "pay to do"
expression
PAY-tuh-DOO, PAY-ti-DOO, PAY-too-DOO
PAY-too-DOO
Definition
To spend money in order to have something done or to participate in an activity. It often means you give money so that someone else does something for you or so you can join in.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
pˈeɪ/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-tuh-DOO, PAY-ti-DOO, PAY-too-DOO
UK
PAY-too-DOO
Listen in Context
You have to pay to do the course online.
Do I need to pay to do laundry here?
Many people pay to do their taxes with an accountant.
If you want to join the club, you have to pay to do most activities.