How to pronounce display
Say it like dih-SPLAY. Display has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAY).
- dih
- SPLAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Display 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.
- SPLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of display
American and British speakers say display in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspleɪ/ in the US and /dɪˈspleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPLAY.
What does display mean?
- something intended to communicate a particular impression“made a display of strength”“a show of impatience”
- something shown to the public“the museum had many exhibits of oriental art”
- a visual representation of something
- to show, make visible or apparent“The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month”“Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?”
- attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals
Where does display come from?
From Middle English displayen, from Anglo-Norman despleier and Old French despleier, desploiier, from Medieval Latin displicare (“to unfold, display”), from Latin dis- (“apart”) + plicāre (“to fold”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with display
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Questions about saying display
How do you pronounce display?
Say dih-SPLAY. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspleɪ/. In British English it is /dɪˈspleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in display?
Display has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAY). Broken into parts: dih · SPLAY.
Do Americans and Brits say display the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspleɪ/ and the British form is /dɪˈspleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.