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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable struc
  • 11 letters
Syllables
de-struc-tion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-STRUC-tion.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as de-struction, destruc-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide destruction into syllables?

destruction divides as de-struc-tion. de-struc-tion: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in destruction?

Destruction has 3 syllables (de-struc-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in destruction?

The stressed syllable in destruction is struc. The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-STRUC-tion.

How do you pronounce destruction?

/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/ in American English.