How to Pronounce "parle"
word
pɑrl
PARL
pɑːl
PAHL
Definition
A formal discussion or meeting, especially between opposing sides in a dispute. The word is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern English.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɑrl
British English
pɑːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PARL
UK
PAHL
Listen in Context
The two armies agreed to a parle at dawn.
A parle was held to avoid further fighting.
They called for a parle to discuss peace terms.
It's rare these days to hear about a parle between leaders.