How to Pronounce "parlay into"
expression
ˈpɑɹɫeɪ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
PAR-lay IN-too (also in-TOO, in-tuh)
pˈɑːleɪ/ /ˈɪntʊ
PAH-lay IN-too
Definition
To use something you already have (like a resource, skill, or opportunity) to achieve something greater, often turning a small success into a bigger one.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɹɫeɪ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
pˈɑːleɪ/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAR-lay IN-too (also in-TOO, in-tuh)
UK
PAH-lay IN-too
Listen in Context
She parlayed her summer job into a full-time position.
He hopes to parlay his skills into a successful business.
They parlayed their small investment into a big profit.
With a little luck, you could parlay this opportunity into something huge.