How do you pronounce "parley"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːrli/ (PAHRL-ee). In British English: /pˈɑːli/ (P-ahl). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːrli/ (PAHRL-ee). In Australian English: /pˈɑːli/ (P-ahl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːrli/ (PAHRL-ee), while in British English it's /pˈɑːli/ (P-ahl).

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parley

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/ˈpɑːrli/

PAHRL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːrlpar·iley

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