How to Pronounce "pay your debt"
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɛt
PAY yur DET or PAY yor DET
pˈeɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈɛt
PAY yaw DET
Definition
To give back the money you owe to a person or organization. It can also be used more broadly to mean fulfilling an obligation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɛt
British English
pˈeɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY yur DET or PAY yor DET
UK
PAY yaw DET
Listen in Context
You must pay your debt by Friday.
He worked hard to pay his debt.
If you borrow money, you should pay your debt.
She finally saved enough to pay her debt and start fresh.