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payable
Definition:
(nou) a liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpeɪəbəl
Examples:
In accounts payable, a simple mistake can cause a large overpayment.
The effect of this is that it is payable only to the bearer.
The tax is payable every quarter.
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Common mistakes of payable pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "pay-ˈa-ble". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl". Tip: Remember the primary stress is on "pay".
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "payable" with a short vowel, like "pæ". The correct pronunciation uses a long "a" sound: "peɪ". Tip: Practice saying "pay" to master the correct vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some speakers may emphasize the last syllable, saying "pay-a-ˈble". The proper pronunciation has a reduced vowel sound in the last syllable: "bəl". Tip: Focus on making the last syllable quick and light.
- Omitting the schwa sound: Learners sometimes skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "pay-ble". The correct form includes the schwa: "ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl". Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often contain the schwa sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "payable" with "payback" or "payee". Each has a distinct pronunciation: "payable" is "ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl". Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish their sounds clearly.