How to Pronounce Destruction

To pronounce "destruction", say DESTR-uct-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

destruction

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying destruction, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “destruction”

"destruction" has 3 syllables: destr-uct-ion. It rhymes with induction and obstruction, if that helps it stick.

What does destruction mean?

noun

  1. The act of destroying.

    “The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon.”

  2. The results of a destructive event.

    “Amid the seemingly endless destruction, a single flower bloomed.”

Antonyms

construction

Hear “destruction” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with destruction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inductionobstructionsuctionconstructionreductionabductioninstructionseductionproductiondeductiondeconstructionfluxion

Related words

devastationdeathdemolitionenddestroyercarnagekillingobliteration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "destruction"?▾

"Destruction" has 3 syllables: destr · uct · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "destruction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "destruction" is /ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/.

What does "destruction" mean?▾

Destruction: The act of destroying.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “destruction” in the full dictionary →