How many syllables in “destroyer”?
syllables in "destroyer"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · stroyer
Letters
9
d · e · s · t · r · o · y · e · r
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “destroyer”
The word “destroyer” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · stroyer. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "destroyer" have?
"destroyer" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "destroyer" into syllables?
"destroyer" is divided into syllables as: de · stroyer.
What is the Scrabble score for "destroyer"?
The Scrabble score for "destroyer" is 13 points.
Using “destroyer” in writing
Two-syllable words like "destroyer" (de · stroyer) 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, “destroyer” is worth 13 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 “destroyer”
The letters in “destroyer” can be rearranged to spell one other word: roystered.