How to pronounce displaying
Say it like dih-SPLAY-ing. Displaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAY).
- dih
- SPLAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Displaying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of displaying
American and British speakers say displaying in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPLAY-ing.
What does displaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of display How to pronounce display
- The process by which something is displayed; a showing.
Words that rhyme with displaying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of displaying.
Questions about saying displaying
How do you pronounce displaying?
Say dih-SPLAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in displaying?
Displaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAY). Broken into parts: dih · SPLAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say displaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.