How many syllables in destroyer?

Syllables in destroyer

3

de·stroy·er

Destroyer has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say destroyer

Pronunciation/dɪsˈtɹɔɪɚ/
3 syllables, de-STROY-er · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

Words that rhyme with destroyer

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Questions

How many syllables are in destroyer?
Destroyer has three syllables.
How do you divide destroyer into syllables?
Destroyer divides as de-stroy-er.
Which syllable is stressed in destroyer?
The second syllable (de-STROY-er).

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