Pronunciation: [wɜː dɪsplˈiːzd bˈa͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Were displeased by is spelled [wɜr dɪsˈplizd baɪ]. The word "were" is the past tense of "are", and is pronounced as [wɜr]. "Displeased" is spelled as it sounds, [dɪsˈplizd], with the stress on the second syllable. Lastly, "by" is spelled [baɪ], with the /y/ sound at the end pronounced like "eye". Together, the phrase means "were not happy with" or "did not approve of".
"Were displeased by" is a phrase that describes a feeling of discontentment, dissatisfaction, or unhappiness experienced by a particular group of people or individuals. It expresses a negative reaction or sentiment towards a certain situation, action, or occurrence.
The word "were" is the past tense of the verb "to be," indicating that the subject of the sentence, whether it is a group or individuals, experienced this displeasure in the past. It suggests that the feeling of discontentment was not immediate or ongoing, but rather occurred at a specific time or as a result of a particular event.
The term "displeased" signifies a feeling of dissatisfaction, annoyance, or disappointment, indicating that the group or individuals did not approve or were not satisfied with whatever caused their discontentment. It denotes that some expectations may have been unmet or that a certain action or situation fell short of what was desired.
Overall, "were displeased by" conveys a negative emotional state experienced by a group or individuals, reflecting their dissatisfaction, disapproval, or unhappiness regarding a specific event, circumstance, behavior, or outcome. It suggests that they did not find the situation or action favorable and were left disappointed or annoyed by it.
