To pronounce "parleys", say PARL-eys — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"parleys" has 2 syllables: parl-eys. It rhymes with charlies and barleys, if that helps it stick.
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Parleys" has 2 syllables: parl · eys.
Parleys: A conference, especially one between enemies.
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