How to Pronounce Paying

To pronounce "paying", say PAY-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paying”

"paying" has 2 syllables: pay-ing. It rhymes with baying and saying, if that helps it stick.

What does paying mean?

verb

  1. To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.

    “he paid her off the books and in kind where possible”

  2. To discharge, as a debt or other obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required.

    “he has paid his debt to society”

verb

  1. To cover (the bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc.) with tar or pitch, or a waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear.

noun

  1. Payment

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Words that rhyme with paying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bayingsayingmayinglayinghayingweighingarrayingrayingfayingheying

Related words

paymentdefraymentdefrayalprofitableremunerativecompensablestipendiarysalaried

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paying"?▾

"Paying" has 2 syllables: pay · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "paying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paying" is /ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/.

What does "paying" mean?▾

Paying: To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.

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