To pronounce "destroying", say DESTR-oy-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈstɹɔɪ(j)ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈstɹɔɪ(j)ɪŋ/
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"destroying" has 3 syllables: destr-oy-ing. It rhymes with cloying and annoying, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Hooligans destroy unprovoked.”
“Smoking destroys the natural subtlety of the palate.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Destroying" has 3 syllables: destr · oy · ing.
The IPA transcription of "destroying" is /dɪˈstɹɔɪ(j)ɪŋ/.
Destroying: To damage beyond use or repair.
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