How to Pronounce Display

To pronounce "display", say DISPL-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈpleɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɪsˈpleɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “display”

"display" has 2 syllables: displ-ay. It rhymes with convey and dismay, if that helps it stick.

What does display mean?

noun

  1. A show or spectacle.

    “The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display.”

  2. A piece of work to be presented visually.

    “Pupils are expected to produce a wall display about a country of their choice.”

verb

  1. To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.
  2. To make a display; to act as one making a show or demonstration.

Synonyms

splay

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Words that rhyme with display

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefrayarray

Related words

exhibitshowingshowpresentationexposerevealshowcaseshowcasing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "display"?▾

"Display" has 2 syllables: displ · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "display"?▾

The IPA transcription of "display" is /dɪsˈpleɪ/.

What does "display" mean?▾

Display: A show or spectacle.

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