How to Pronounce Destroyer

To pronounce "destroyer", say DESTR-oy-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DESTR-oy-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “destroyer”

"destroyer" has 3 syllables: destr-oy-er. It rhymes with foyer and lawyer, if that helps it stick.

What does destroyer mean?

noun

  1. That which destroys something.
  2. A small, fast warship with light armament, smaller than a cruiser, but bigger than a frigate.

Synonyms

decimatordevastator

Words that rhyme with destroyer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

foyerlawyeroyertoyerhoyeremployersawyerboiarmultiemployerloyerbloyerbouyer

Related words

ruinerdestructionravagingdestructivedevastateddestroyeddamageddevastating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "destroyer"?▾

"Destroyer" has 3 syllables: destr · oy · er.

What does "destroyer" mean?▾

Destroyer: That which destroys something.

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