Como Pronunciar "pay dividends"

expression

PAY DIV-uh-dendz

PAY DIV-i-dundz

Definição

If something pays dividends, it gives you good results or benefits, especially after some effort or time. It comes from finance, where 'dividends' are payments to shareholders, but it's often used about non-money situations.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈpeɪ/ /ˈdɪvəˌdɛndz

Inglês Britânico

pˈeɪ/ /dˈɪvɪdəndz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

PAY DIV-uh-dendz

PAY DIV-i-dundz

Ouça em Contexto

Regular reading habits can pay dividends later in life.

Taking care of your health now will pay dividends in the future.

Learning English early can pay dividends when looking for a job.

Her kindness to others really pays dividends—people are always willing to help her.