How many syllables in "destroyer"?

"destroyer" has 3 syllabes (de - stroy - er).

How to divide "destroyer"?

"destroyer" divides into 3 parts: de · stroy · er.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (de... stroy... er) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"destroyer": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:de·stroy·er

Accent principal

de-STROY-er(de · stroy · er)○ ● ○

Stress in "destroyer" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈstrɔɪ.ər⁄

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How many syllables in "destroyer"?: "destroyer" has 3 syllabes (de - stroy - er).
How to divide "destroyer"?: "destroyer" divides into 3 parts: de · stroy · er.
Where is the stress in "destroyer"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "destroyer"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... stroy... er) and listen on SayItVid.