How to Pronounce Displeasing

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪsˈpliːzɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “displeasing”

"displeasing" has 3 syllables: displ-eas-ing.

What does displeasing 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. Unattractive, dislikable, objectionable.

Synonyms

misplease

Antonyms

please

Related words

off-puttingdisconcertingmaddeninginfuriatingexasperatingupsettingvexingundesirable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "displeasing"?▾

"Displeasing" has 3 syllables: displ · eas · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "displeasing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "displeasing" is /dɪsˈpliːzɪŋ/.

What does "displeasing" mean?▾

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

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