The phrase "pay off" is pronounced as /peɪ ɒf/ in English. Here’s the phonetic breakdown:
- "pay" is pronounced as /peɪ/, with the "a" sounding like the "a" in "play."
- "off" is pronounced as /ɒf/, with the "o" sounding like the "o" in "hot" and the "ff" sounding like the "f" in "fun."
So, "pay off" is pronounced as /peɪ ɒf/. This phrase means to produce a successful or profitable result, or to repay a debt in full.