Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

paycheck

/ˈpeɪ.t͡ʃɛk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.50 in modern English

Syllables
pay-check
IPA
/ˈpeɪ.t͡ʃɛk/
24
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A periodic payment, usually in the form of a paper check, received by an employee from an employer for work performed.

American usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

From pay (“wages or salary”) + check (“a means of payment”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpeɪ.t͡ʃɛk/
  • British English: /ˈpeɪ.t͡ʃɛk/

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Questions

How do you pronounce paycheck?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpeɪ.t͡ʃɛk/.
What does paycheck mean?
A periodic payment, usually in the form of a paper check, received by an employee from an employer for work performed.
Where does paycheck come from?
From pay (“wages or salary”) + check (“a means of payment”).

How to pronounce paycheck

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