How to Pronounce "foot the bill"
expression
FOOT-thuh-BIL
FOOT-thuh-BIL
Definition
To pay the total cost of something, especially when it is expensive and for a group of people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪɫ
British English
fˈʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOOT-thuh-BIL
UK
FOOT-thuh-BIL
Listen in Context
Who will foot the bill for dinner tonight?
The company will foot the bill for your travel.
My parents usually foot the bill when we go out to eat.
Don’t worry about the ticket—I’ll foot the bill this time.