How do you divide destroying into syllables?

Destroying divides as de-stroy-ing.

Which syllable is stressed in destroying?

The second syllable (de-STROY-ing).

Syllables in destroying

de·stroy·ing

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

Pronunciation	/dɪsˈtɹɔɪɪŋ/ 3 syllables, de-STROY-ing · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in destroying?: Destroying has three syllables.
How do you divide destroying into syllables?: Destroying divides as de-stroy-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in destroying?: The second syllable (de-STROY-ing).