How to Pronounce Payable

To pronounce "payable", say PAY-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈpeɪəbl̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “payable”

"payable" has 3 syllables: pay-abl-e. It rhymes with playable and repayable, if that helps it stick.

What does payable mean?

noun

  1. (in the plural) Debts owed by a business; liabilities.
  2. (sometimes postpositive) A thing that may be paid.

adjective

  1. Due to be paid.

    “Is value-added tax payable on planning application fees?”

  2. Able to be paid.

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Words that rhyme with payable

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playablerepayableweighablesayableunpayable

Related words

dueowedcollectablecollectiblepayingdefrayrepayablereceivable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "payable"?▾

"Payable" has 3 syllables: pay · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "payable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "payable" is /ˈpeɪəbl̩/.

What does "payable" mean?▾

Payable: (in the plural) Debts owed by a business; liabilities.

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