How to Pronounce "ruinous"
word
ˈɹuənəs
ROO-uh-nuhs
ɹˈuːɪnəs
ROO-in-uhs
Definition
Causing great damage, loss, or destruction; having a very harmful or disastrous effect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹuənəs
British English
ɹˈuːɪnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO-uh-nuhs
UK
ROO-in-uhs
Listen in Context
The fire had a ruinous effect on the old house.
They made a ruinous decision that lost them all their money.
The repairs were so ruinous that they had to sell the car.
A single ruinous mistake almost put the company out of business.