How to Pronounce "put paid to"
expression
PUT PAYD too / tuh / ti
put PAYD TOO
Definition
To end something or stop it from happening, usually suddenly and completely. Often used when something destroys hopes, plans, or the chance for success.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈpeɪd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
pʊt/ /pˈeɪd/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT PAYD too / tuh / ti
UK
put PAYD TOO
Listen in Context
The rain put paid to our picnic today.
An injury put paid to his football career.
The lack of money put paid to our travel plans.
His broken leg really put paid to any chance of running the marathon.