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