How to pronounce destructible
Say it like dih-STRUHK-tih-bul. Destructible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
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- dih
- STRUHK
- tih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destructible 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of destructible
American and British speakers say destructible in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstrʌktɪbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈstrʌktɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRUHK-tih-bul.
What does destructible mean?
- Liable to destruction; capable of being destroyed.
Where does destructible come from?
From destruct + -ible.
Questions about saying destructible
How do you pronounce destructible?
Say dih-STRUHK-tih-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrʌktɪbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrʌktɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destructible?
Destructible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: dih · STRUHK · tih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say destructible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstrʌktɪbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈstrʌktɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.