How to Pronounce Payroll

To pronounce "payroll", say PAYR-oll — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpeɪɹəʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “payroll”

"payroll" has 2 syllables: payr-oll. It rhymes with control and soul, if that helps it stick.

What does payroll mean?

noun

A list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each.
The total sum of money paid to employees.

verb

To place on a payroll.

Synonyms

paysheet

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Words that rhyme with payroll

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control soul stroll cajole shoal console troll hole goal extol pigeonhole roll

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "payroll"?▾

"Payroll" has 2 syllables: payr · oll.

What is the IPA transcription of "payroll"?▾

The IPA transcription of "payroll" is /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/.

What does "payroll" mean?▾

Payroll: A list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each.

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