How to pronounce parlaying
Say it like PAR-lay-ing. Parlaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- lay
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parlaying 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.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parlaying
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-lay-ing.
What does parlaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of parlay How to pronounce parlay
Questions about saying parlaying
How do you pronounce parlaying?
Say PAR-lay-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrleɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːleɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parlaying?
Parlaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · lay · ing.
Is parlaying 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 /ˈpɑːleɪɪŋ/ (PAH-lay-ing).