How to Pronounce "pay the price"
expression
PAY thuh PRYS
PAY thuh PRYS
Definition
To experience negative consequences as a result of your actions or decisions. It can be literal (spending money) or, more often, about suffering because of a choice.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɹaɪs
British English
pˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /pɹˈaɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY thuh PRYS
UK
PAY thuh PRYS
Listen in Context
If you break the rules, you might pay the price.
He didn't study and had to pay the price on the test.
You must pay the price for your mistakes.
After years of unhealthy eating, she finally had to pay the price with health problems.