How to Pronounce "ruination"
word
ˌruːɪˈneɪʃən
roo-ih-NAY-shun
ɹˌuːɪnˈeɪʃən
roo-in-AY-shun
Definition
Complete destruction, damage, or the process that causes someone or something to become ruined.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌruːɪˈneɪʃən
British English
ɹˌuːɪnˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
roo-ih-NAY-shun
UK
roo-in-AY-shun
Listen in Context
The fire led to the ruination of the entire building.
Many wars have caused the ruination of cities.
The company's bad decisions led to its ruination.
He always worried that one mistake would bring about his ruination.