How do you pronounce "payroll"?

In American English: /ˈpeɪˌroʊl/ (PAY-rohl). In British English: /pˈeɪɹˌəʊl/ (P-ayr). In Canadian English: /ˈpeɪˌroʊl/ (PAY-rohl). In Australian English: /pˈeɪɹəʊl/ (P-ayr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpeɪˌroʊl/ (PAY-rohl), while in British English it's /pˈeɪɹˌəʊl/ (P-ayr).

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payroll

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/ˈpeɪˌroʊl/

PAY-rohl

Syllable Breakdown

peɪpay·roʊlroll

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