How to Pronounce Displeased

To pronounce "displeased", say DISPL-eas-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈpliːzd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪsˈpliːzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “displeased”

"displeased" has 3 syllables: displ-eas-ed. It rhymes with pleased and seized, if that helps it stick.

What does displeased mean?

verb

  1. To make not pleased; to cause a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to vex slightly.

    “I felt displeased with the boy.”

  2. To give displeasure or offense.

adjective

  1. Not pleased or happy with something.

    “a displeased customer”

Synonyms

misplease

Antonyms

please

Words that rhyme with displeased

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pleasedseizedeasedteasedappeaseddiseasedwheezedsneezedcheesedbreezedfriezedsqueezed

Related words

disgustedsickannoyedexasperatednettledpainedirritatedfrowning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "displeased"?▾

"Displeased" has 3 syllables: displ · eas · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "displeased"?▾

The IPA transcription of "displeased" is /dɪsˈpliːzd/.

What does "displeased" mean?▾

Displeased: To make not pleased; to cause a feeling of disapprobation or dislike in; to be disagreeable to; to vex slightly.

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