How to Pronounce Destroy

To pronounce "destroy", say DESTR-oy — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈstɹɔɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “destroy”

"destroy" has 2 syllables: destr-oy. It rhymes with coy and employ, if that helps it stick.

What does destroy mean?

verb

To damage beyond use or repair.
“Hooligans destroy unprovoked.”
To neutralize, undo a property or condition.
“Smoking destroys the natural subtlety of the palate.”

Synonyms

annihilate break demolish kill ruin waste

Antonyms

build construct create make raise repair

Words that rhyme with destroy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coy employ enjoy alloy joy toy annoy ploy tomboy decoy corduroy deploy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "destroy"?▾

"Destroy" has 2 syllables: destr · oy.

What is the IPA transcription of "destroy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "destroy" is /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/.

What does "destroy" mean?▾

Destroy: To damage beyond use or repair.

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