How to Pronounce "ruining"
word
/ˈɹuɪnɪŋ/
ROO-i-ning
/ɹˈuːɪnɪŋ/
ROO-i-ning
Definition
Causing serious damage to something, making it spoiled, broken, or no longer enjoyable. It is the -ing form of the verb 'ruin'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹuɪnɪŋ/
British English
/ɹˈuːɪnɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO-i-ning
UK
ROO-i-ning
Listen in Context
Rain is ruining our picnic.
Too much salt is ruining the soup.
He is ruining his shirt with paint.
You’re ruining the surprise by telling her now.