How many syllables in "destruction"?

"destruction" has 3 syllabes (de - struc - tion).

How to divide "destruction"?

"destruction" divides into 3 parts: de · struc · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... struc... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"destruction": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:de·struc·tion

Accent principal

de-STRUC-tion(de · struc · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "destruction" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈstrʌkʃən⁄

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