How to pronounce displaced
Say it like dih-SPLAYST. Displaced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAYST).
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- dih
- SPLAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Displaced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPLAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of displaced
American and British speakers say displaced in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspleɪst/ in the US and /dɪˈspleɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPLAYST.
What does displaced mean?
- simple past and past participle of displace How to pronounce displace
Words that rhyme with displaced
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of displaced.
Questions about saying displaced
How do you pronounce displaced?
Say dih-SPLAYST. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspleɪst/. In British English it is /dɪˈspleɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in displaced?
Displaced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAYST). Broken into parts: dih · SPLAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say displaced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspleɪst/ and the British form is /dɪˈspleɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.