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.