How do you pronounce "payday"?

In American English: /ˈpeɪˌdeɪ/ (PAY-day). In British English: /pˈeɪdˌeɪ/ (P-ayd). In Canadian English: /ˈpeɪˌdeɪ/ (PAY-day). In Australian English: /pˈeɪdeɪ/ (P-ayd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpeɪˌdeɪ/ (PAY-day), while in British English it's /pˈeɪdˌeɪ/ (P-ayd).

How to Pronounce "payday"

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payday

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/ˈpeɪˌdeɪ/

PAY-day

Syllable Breakdown

peɪpay·deɪday

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