How to pronounce ruinator
Say it like ROO-ih-nay-tuh. Ruinator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- ih
- nay
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruinator pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ruinator
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROO-ih-nay-tuh.
What does ruinator mean?
- One who causes ruin.
Questions about saying ruinator
How do you pronounce ruinator?
Say ROO-ih-nay-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈruɪneɪtə/. In British English it is /ˈruːɪneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruinator?
Ruinator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ih · nay · tuh.
Is ruinator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈruːɪneɪtə/ (ROO-ih-nay-tuh).