How to pronounce parlays
Say it like PAR-layz. Parlays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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US American/ˈpɑrleɪz/PAR-layz
UK British/ˈpɑːleɪz/PAH-layz
- PAR
- layz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parlays 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.
- layzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of parlays
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-layz.
What does parlays mean?
noun
- plural of parlay How to pronounce parlay
- third-person singular simple present indicative of parlay How to pronounce parlay
Questions about saying parlays
How do you pronounce parlays?
Say PAR-layz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrleɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parlays?
Parlays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · layz.
Is parlays 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 /ˈpɑːleɪz/ (PAH-layz).