How to Pronounce Displace

To pronounce "displace", say DISPL-ac-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈpleɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪsˈpleɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “displace”

"displace" has 3 syllables: displ-ac-e. It rhymes with base and trace, if that helps it stick.

What does displace mean?

verb

  1. To put out of place; to disarrange.
  2. To move something, or someone, especially to forcibly move people from their homeland.

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Words that rhyme with displace

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

basetracecaseembracepaceaceshowcasefacespacedisgraceapaceefface

Related words

dislocatedislodgederacinateuprootmovebumpdisplacementdisassociate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "displace"?▾

"Displace" has 3 syllables: displ · ac · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "displace"?▾

The IPA transcription of "displace" is /dɪsˈpleɪs/.

What does "displace" mean?▾

Displace: To put out of place; to disarrange.

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