How to pronounce paid

Say it like this: /peɪd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/peɪd/

British/pɛjd/

What does paid mean?

adjNot free of charge; costing money.

Receiving pay.

For which pay is given.

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