How to pronounce ruining
Say it like ROO-ih-ning. Ruining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- ih
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruining 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ruining
American and British speakers say ruining in essentially the same way: /ˈruɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈruːɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-ih-ning.
What does ruining mean?
- destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
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Questions about saying ruining
How do you pronounce ruining?
Say ROO-ih-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈruɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈruːɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruining?
Ruining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ih · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say ruining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈruːɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.