How to Pronounce Pleased

To pronounce "pleased", say PLEAS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /pliːzd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/pliːzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pleased”

"pleased" has 2 syllables: pleas-ed. It rhymes with displeased and seized, if that helps it stick.

What does pleased mean?

verb

  1. To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.

    “Her presentation pleased the executives.”

  2. To desire; to will; to be pleased by.

    “Just do as you please.”

adjective

  1. Happy, content

Synonyms

desirewillsatisfycontenthappysatisfied

Antonyms

annoydisgustdispleaseirritate

Words that rhyme with pleased

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

displeasedseizedeasedteasedappeaseddiseasedwheezedsneezedcheesedbreezedfriezedsqueezed

Related words

happygladprouddelightedamuseddivertedencouragedentertained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pleased"?▾

"Pleased" has 2 syllables: pleas · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "pleased"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pleased" is /pliːzd/.

What does "pleased" mean?▾

Pleased: To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.

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