How to pronounce destined
Say it like DES-tind. Destined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- tind
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tindKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of destined
American and British speakers say destined in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛstɪnd/ in the US and /ˈdɛstɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-tind.
What does destined mean?
- headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in college-bound students“children bound for school”“a flight destined for New York”
- (usually followed by to) governed by fate“bound to happen”“an old house destined to be demolished”
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Questions about saying destined
How do you pronounce destined?
Say DES-tind. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛstɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛstɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destined?
Destined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · tind.
Do Americans and Brits say destined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛstɪnd/ and the British form is /ˈdɛstɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.