How many syllables in "destructiveness"?

"destructiveness" has 5 syllabes (des - truc - ti - ve - ness).

How to divide "destructiveness"?

"destructiveness" divides into 5 parts: des · truc · ti · ve · ness.

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

Say each syllable slowly (des... truc... ti... ve... ness) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Syllabes

"destructiveness": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:des·truc·ti·ve·ness

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des-TRUC-ti-ve-ness(des · truc · ti · ve · ness)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "destructiveness" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈstɹʌk.tɪv.nɪs⁄

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Syllabesdes·truc·ti·ve·ness

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How many syllables in "destructiveness"?: "destructiveness" has 5 syllabes (des - truc - ti - ve - ness).
How to divide "destructiveness"?: "destructiveness" divides into 5 parts: des · truc · ti · ve · ness.
Where is the stress in "destructiveness"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "destructiveness"?: Say each syllable slowly (des... truc... ti... ve... ness) and listen on SayItVid.