How to Pronounce Ruing

To pronounce "ruing", say RUING — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “ruing”

"ruing" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wooing and cooing, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rueing — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ruing mean?

verb

  1. To cause to repent of sin or regret some past action.
  2. To cause to feel sorrow or pity.

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Words that rhyme with ruing

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wooingcooingdoingchewingbooingshooingsuingshoeingmooingnewingrueingdewing

Related words

deploringlamentingregrettingrepentantbemoaningfumingundonedisheartened

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ruing"?▾

"Ruing" has one syllable.

What does "ruing" mean?▾

Ruing: To cause to repent of sin or regret some past action.

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