How to pronounce destruct
Say it like dih-STRUHKT. Destruct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHKT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce destruct. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- dih
- STRUHKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destruct 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.
- STRUHKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of destruct
American and British speakers say destruct in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstrʌkt/ in the US and /dɪˈstrʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRUHKT.
What does destruct mean?
- To invoke the destructor of.
- To self-destruct.
Where does destruct come from?
Back-formation from destruction.
Words that rhyme with destruct
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of destruct.
Questions about saying destruct
How do you pronounce destruct?
Say dih-STRUHKT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrʌkt/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destruct?
Destruct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHKT). Broken into parts: dih · STRUHKT.
Do Americans and Brits say destruct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstrʌkt/ and the British form is /dɪˈstrʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.