How to pronounce parlayed
Say it like PAR-layd. Parlayed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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US American/ˈpɑrˌleɪd/PAR-layd
UK British/ˈpɑːˌleɪd/PAH-layd
- PAR
- layd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parlayed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- laydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of parlayed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-layd.
What does parlayed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of parlay How to pronounce parlay
Questions about saying parlayed
How do you pronounce parlayed?
Say PAR-layd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrˌleɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːˌleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parlayed?
Parlayed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · layd.
Is parlayed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɑːˌleɪd/ (PAH-layd).