How to pronounce destinies
Say it like DES-tuh-neez. Destinies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- tuh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destinies 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of destinies
American and British speakers say destinies in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛstəniz/ in the US and /ˈdɛstəniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-tuh-neez.
What does destinies mean?
- plural of destiny How to pronounce destiny
Questions about saying destinies
How do you pronounce destinies?
Say DES-tuh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛstəniz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛstəniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destinies?
Destinies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · tuh · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say destinies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛstəniz/ and the British form is /ˈdɛstəniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.