How to pronounce destroys
Say it like dih-STROYZ. Destroys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROYZ).
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- dih
- STROYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destroys 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.
- STROYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of destroys
American and British speakers say destroys in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstrɔɪz/ in the US and /dɪˈstrɔɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STROYZ.
What does destroys mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of destroy How to pronounce destroy
Words that rhyme with destroys
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of destroys.
Questions about saying destroys
How do you pronounce destroys?
Say dih-STROYZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrɔɪz/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destroys?
Destroys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STROYZ). Broken into parts: dih · STROYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say destroys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstrɔɪz/ and the British form is /dɪˈstrɔɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.