Como Pronunciar "in ruins"

expression

in ROO-inz

Definição

Describes something, usually a building or place, that has been badly damaged or destroyed. It can also be used figuratively for something that has failed or is in a very bad condition.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹuənz/, /ˈɹuɪnz

Inglês Britânico

ˈɪn/ /ɹˈuːɪnz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

in ROO-inz

Ouça em Contexto

The ancient castle is in ruins.

After the fire, their house was in ruins.

The city was left in ruins after the war.

His plans for the company are in ruins now.