How many syllables in “destroy”?
syllables in "destroy"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · stroy
Letters
7
d · e · s · t · r · o · y
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “destroy”
The word “destroy” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · stroy. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "destroy" have?
"destroy" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "destroy" into syllables?
"destroy" is divided into syllables as: de · stroy.
What is the Scrabble score for "destroy"?
The Scrabble score for "destroy" is 11 points.
Using “destroy” in writing
Two-syllable words like "destroy" (de · stroy) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “destroy” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “destroy”
The letters in “destroy” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stroyed.