How to Pronounce "pay tribute to"
expression
PAY TRIB-yoot TOO, tuh, ti
pay TRIB-yoot too
Definition
To show deep respect, admiration, or gratitude to someone, usually publicly, such as by giving a speech or holding a ceremony.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈtɹɪbjut/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
pˈeɪ/ /tɹˈɪbjuːt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY TRIB-yoot TOO, tuh, ti
UK
pay TRIB-yoot too
Listen in Context
Many people gathered to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers.
The mayor gave a speech to pay tribute to the teachers.
We made a poster to pay tribute to our grandparents.
The ceremony was held to pay tribute to the founder of the company.