How to pronounce displeasure
Say it like dis-PLEZH-er. Displeasure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEZH).
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- dis
- PLEZH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Displeasure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLEZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of displeasure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-PLEZH-uh.
What does displeasure mean?
- A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.
- That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offense; injury.
- A state of disgrace or disfavour.
Where does displeasure come from?
From Old French desplaisir, equivalent to dis- + pleasure.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with displeasure
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Questions about saying displeasure
How do you pronounce displeasure?
Say dis-PLEZH-er. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/. In British English it is /dɪsˈplɛʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in displeasure?
Displeasure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLEZH). Broken into parts: dis · PLEZH · er.
Is displeasure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪsˈplɛʒə/ (dis-PLEZH-uh).