How to Pronounce "pay lip service"
expression
PAY LIP SUR-vus, SUR-vis
PAY LIP SUR-vis
Definition
To say that you support or agree with something, but not act on it or show real commitment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈɫɪp/ /ˈsɝvəs/, /ˈsɝvɪs
British English
pˈeɪ/ /lˈɪp/ /sˈɜːvɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY LIP SUR-vus, SUR-vis
UK
PAY LIP SUR-vis
Listen in Context
Some companies only pay lip service to the idea of equal pay.
He paid lip service to helping the poor, but didn’t donate any money.
Many leaders pay lip service to protecting the environment.
She always pays lip service to teamwork, but does everything alone.