How to pronounce destroyed
Say it like dih-STROYD. Destroyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROYD).
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- dih
- STROYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destroyed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STROYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of destroyed
American and British speakers say destroyed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstrɔɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈstrɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STROYD.
What does destroyed mean?
- spoiled or ruined or demolished“war left many cities destroyed”“Alzheimer's is responsible for her destroyed mind”
- destroyed physically or morally
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Words that rhyme with destroyed
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Questions about saying destroyed
How do you pronounce destroyed?
Say dih-STROYD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrɔɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destroyed?
Destroyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROYD). Broken into parts: dih · STROYD.
Do Americans and Brits say destroyed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstrɔɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈstrɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.