How to pronounce payment

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

American/ˈpeɪmənt/

What does payment mean?

nounThe act of paying.

“Payment will be made at the end of the month.”

An instance of that act; a sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services, or the transaction that conveys it.

Something of value given in return for an act; payback; recompense; reward.

“I do hope this is a fair exchange, my story in payment for your kindness.”

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