destructive

/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Syllables de·struc·tive

Stress de-STRUC-tive

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

schwa

struc

/strʌk/

short u

tive

/tɪv/

short i

Meaning

causing serious damage or harm

Sound Reference

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de=/dɪ/(define) + struc=/strʌk/(structure) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

The storm had a destructive effect on the village.