How to Pronounce Ruining

To pronounce "ruining", say RUIN-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

RUIN-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “ruining”

"ruining" has 2 syllables: ruin-ing.

What does ruining mean?

verb

  1. To cause the fiscal ruin of.

    “With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!”

  2. To destroy or make something no longer usable.

    “He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them.”

noun

  1. The act or process by which something is ruined.

Synonyms

destroyfordoruinatewreck

Antonyms

buildconstructfoundproduce

Related words

ruinationwreckingwastingunderminingstrainingexitspoilingexiting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ruining"?▾

"Ruining" has 2 syllables: ruin · ing.

What does "ruining" mean?▾

Ruining: To cause the fiscal ruin of.

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