How to Pronounce "have hell to pay"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈpeɪ
HAV HEL tuh PAY
hæv/ /hˈɛl/ /tˈuː/ /pˈeɪ
hav HEL too PAY
Definition
To face serious trouble or negative consequences for something, usually because of a mistake or wrongdoing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈhɛɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈpeɪ
British English
hæv/ /hˈɛl/ /tˈuː/ /pˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV HEL tuh PAY
UK
hav HEL too PAY
Listen in Context
If you break mom's vase, you'll have hell to pay.
He lied to his boss and now he'll have hell to pay.
Don't be late again or you'll have hell to pay.
He forgot their anniversary and now he really has hell to pay.