How to Pronounce Destroyed

To pronounce "destroyed", say DESTR-oy-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈstɹɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈstɹɔɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “destroyed”

"destroyed" has 3 syllables: destr-oy-ed. It rhymes with void and avoid, if that helps it stick.

What does destroyed 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.”

adjective

(particularly of a child) soiled, muddied, especially as a result of a fall or spill.

Synonyms

annihilate break demolish kill ruin waste

Antonyms

build construct create make raise repair

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Words that rhyme with destroyed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

void avoid devoid annoyed paranoid overjoyed employed mongoloid celluloid ovoid sigmoid unemployed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "destroyed"?▾

"Destroyed" has 3 syllables: destr · oy · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "destroyed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "destroyed" is /dɪˈstɹɔɪd/.

What does "destroyed" mean?▾

Destroyed: To damage beyond use or repair.

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