How to Pronounce "parlays"
word
ˈpɑɹɫeɪz
PAR-layz
pˈɑːleɪz
PAR-layz
Definition
'Parlays' is the plural of 'parlay', meaning in betting, a combined wager where multiple bets are linked; it also means turning something small into something more valuable or successful, usually through effort or skill.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɹɫeɪz
British English
pˈɑːleɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAR-layz
UK
PAR-layz
Listen in Context
He placed three parlays on tonight's games.
Many gamblers prefer parlays because the payout is bigger.
You can't win parlays unless all your bets succeed.
She often parlays small winnings into bigger successes at the casino.