How do you pronounce "parlayed"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːrˌleɪd/ (PAHR-layd). In British English: /pˈɑːleɪd/ (P-ahl). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːrˌleɪd/ (PAHR-layd). In Australian English: /pˈɑːleɪd/ (P-ahl).

Is "parlayed" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːrˌleɪd/ (PAHR-layd), while in British English it's /pˈɑːleɪd/ (P-ahl).

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parlayed

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/ˈpɑːrˌleɪd/

PAHR-layd

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːrpar·leɪdlayed

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