How to Pronounce "pay as you go"

expression

PAY-az-yoo-GOH

Definition

A system where you pay for goods or services in advance or as you use them, rather than paying later or by monthly bill. Often used for mobile phone plans or utilities.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpeɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈju/ /ˈɡoʊ

British English

pˈeɪ/ /ˈæs/ /jˈuː/ /ɡˈəʊ

Simplified Pronunciation

PAY-az-yoo-GOH

Listen in Context

My phone plan is pay as you go.

You only pay for what you use with pay as you go.

I prefer pay as you go electricity.

With pay as you go, you never have to worry about a big bill at the end of the month.