How many syllables in destruction?
Syllables in destruction
3
de·struc·tion
Destruction has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say destruction
| Pronunciation | /dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ 3 syllables, de-STRUC-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say destruction slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, struc, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with destruction
- production
- construction
- introduction
- reduction
- instruction
- reproduction
- induction
- obstruction
- deduction
- abduction
- suction
- seduction
- conduction
- deconstruction
- reintroduction
- liposuction
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Questions
- How many syllables are in destruction?
- Destruction has three syllables.
- How do you divide destruction into syllables?
- Destruction divides as de-struc-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in destruction?
- The second syllable (de-STRUC-tion).