How to pronounce ruins
Say it like ROO-unz. Ruins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruins 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ruins
American and British speakers say ruins in essentially the same way: /ˈruənz/ in the US and /ˈruːɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-inz.
What does ruins mean?
- plural of ruin How to pronounce ruin
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ruin How to pronounce ruin
Questions about saying ruins
How do you pronounce ruins?
Say ROO-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈruənz/. In British English it is /ˈruːɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruins?
Ruins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say ruins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruənz/ and the British form is /ˈruːɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.