How many syllables in destructive?
Syllables in destructive
3
de·struc·tive
Destructive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say destructive
| Pronunciation | /dɪsˈtɹʌktɪv/ 3 syllables, de-STRUC-tive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say destructive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, struc, tive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with destructive
- productive
- reproductive
- constructive
- seductive
- unproductive
- conductive
- counterproductive
- instructive
- obstructive
- inductive
- reconstructive
- deductive
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Questions
- How many syllables are in destructive?
- Destructive has three syllables.
- How do you divide destructive into syllables?
- Destructive divides as de-struc-tive.
- Which syllable is stressed in destructive?
- The second syllable (de-STRUC-tive).