How to Pronounce "pay your way"
expression
PAY-yer-WAY or PAY-yor-WAY
PAY-yaw-WAY
Definition
To pay for your own expenses without relying on others to cover your costs. It often means being financially independent in a group or shared situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪ
British English
pˈeɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-yer-WAY or PAY-yor-WAY
UK
PAY-yaw-WAY
Listen in Context
Everyone should pay their way on this trip.
He always tries to pay his way when we eat out.
If you want to stay here, you must pay your way.
I just want to pay my way and not depend on anyone.