Cómo Pronunciar "lie in ruins"
expression
LYE in ROO-inz
ly IN ROO-inz
Definición
To be completely destroyed or severely damaged, usually describing buildings, cities, or ideas after a disaster.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɫaɪ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹuənz/, /ˈɹuɪnz
Inglés Británico
lˈaɪ/ /ˈɪn/ /ɹˈuːɪnz
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
LYE in ROO-inz
UK
ly IN ROO-inz
Escucha en Contexto
The ancient city now lies in ruins after the earthquake.
After the fire, the school lies in ruins.
The castle has lain in ruins for centuries.
When the war ended, whole neighborhoods lay in ruins.