How to Pronounce “ruins

word

/ˈɹuənz/
ROO-inz
/ɹˈuːɪnz/
ROO-inz

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɹuənz/

British English

/ɹˈuːɪnz/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

ROO-inz

UK

ROO-inz

Listen in Context

We visited the ancient ruins last summer.

There are many ruins in this old city.

The earthquake left the temple in ruins.

Tourists love to take photos among the ruins at sunset.