How to Pronounce Payola

To pronounce "payola", say PAY-ol-a — 3 syllables, IPA /peɪˈəʊlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/peɪˈəʊlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “payola”

"payola" has 3 syllables: pay-ol-a. It rhymes with cupola and cola, if that helps it stick.

What does payola mean?

noun

  1. A bribe given in exchange for a favor, such as one given in exchange for the promotion of goods or services (originally one given to a disk jockey to play a record).

Words that rhyme with payola

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cupolacolalolacholabolaebolagondolasolaidolapohjolapinolamola

Related words

bribepay-offpayrollpaycheck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "payola"?▾

"Payola" has 3 syllables: pay · ol · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "payola"?▾

The IPA transcription of "payola" is /peɪˈəʊlə/.

What does "payola" mean?▾

Payola: A bribe given in exchange for a favor, such as one given in exchange for the promotion of goods or services (originally one given to a disk jockey to play a record).

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