How to Pronounce "pay the bills"
expression
PAY thuh BILZ
PAY thuh BILZ
Definition
To give money for household expenses like electricity, water, rent, or phone. It can also mean earning enough money to cover regular living costs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪɫz
British English
pˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY thuh BILZ
UK
PAY thuh BILZ
Listen in Context
I have to pay the bills every month.
She works to pay the bills.
It’s important to pay the bills on time.
This job barely lets me pay the bills.