How to Pronounce "displacing"
word
dɪsˈpɫeɪsɪŋ
dis-PLAY-sing
dɪsplˈeɪsɪŋ
dis-PLAY-sing
Definition
Moving something or someone from its usual place or position, often by replacing it with something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈpɫeɪsɪŋ
British English
dɪsplˈeɪsɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-PLAY-sing
UK
dis-PLAY-sing
Listen in Context
The flood is displacing thousands of people from their homes.
Oil is displacing coal as a source of energy.
Pouring water into the cup is displacing the air inside.
The new road is displacing local wildlife from their habitats.