How do you pronounce "payable"?

In American English: /ˈpeɪəbəl/ (PAY-uhb-uhl). In British English: /pˈeɪəbəl/ (P-ay-uhb). In Canadian English: /ˈpeɪəbəl/ (PAY-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /pˈeɪəbəl/ (P-ay-uhb).

Is "payable" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpeɪəbəl/ (PAY-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /pˈeɪəbəl/ (P-ay-uhb).

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/ˈpeɪəbəl/

PAY-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

peɪpay·əbab·əlle

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