How to pronounce destructs
Say it like dih-STRUHKTS. Destructs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHKTS).
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- dih
- STRUHKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destructs 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.
- STRUHKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of destructs
American and British speakers say destructs in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstrʌkts/ in the US and /dɪˈstrʌkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRUHKTS.
What does destructs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of destruct How to pronounce destruct
Questions about saying destructs
How do you pronounce destructs?
Say dih-STRUHKTS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrʌkts/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrʌkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destructs?
Destructs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHKTS). Broken into parts: dih · STRUHKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say destructs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstrʌkts/ and the British form is /dɪˈstrʌkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.