How to pronounce destructed
Say it like dih-STRUHK-tid. Destructed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- dih
- STRUHK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destructed 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.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of destructed
American and British speakers say destructed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstrʌktɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈstrʌktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRUHK-tid.
What does destructed mean?
- simple past and past participle of destruct How to pronounce destruct
Words that rhyme with destructed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of destructed.
Questions about saying destructed
How do you pronounce destructed?
Say dih-STRUHK-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrʌktɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrʌktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destructed?
Destructed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: dih · STRUHK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say destructed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstrʌktɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈstrʌktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.