How many syllables in destroy?

Syllables in destroy

2

de·stroy

Destroy has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say destroy

Pronunciation/dɪsˈtɹɔɪ/
2 syllables, de-STROY · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say destroy slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, stroy. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with destroy

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Questions

How many syllables are in destroy?
Destroy has two syllables.
How do you divide destroy into syllables?
Destroy divides as de-stroy.
Which syllable is stressed in destroy?
The second syllable (de-STROY).

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