How to pronounce destructiveness
Say it like dih-STRUHK-tiv-nis. Destructiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK).
- dih
- STRUHK
- tiv
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destructiveness 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of destructiveness
American and British speakers say destructiveness in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstrʌktɪvnɪs/ in the US and /dɪˈstrʌktɪvnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRUHK-tiv-nis.
What does destructiveness mean?
- The state or quality of being destructive.
Where does destructiveness come from?
From destructive + -ness.
Questions about saying destructiveness
How do you pronounce destructiveness?
Say dih-STRUHK-tiv-nis. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrʌktɪvnɪs/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrʌktɪvnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destructiveness?
Destructiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: dih · STRUHK · tiv · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say destructiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstrʌktɪvnɪs/ and the British form is /dɪˈstrʌktɪvnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.