How to Pronounce Ruins

To pronounce "ruins", say RUINS — one syllable, IPA /ˈɹuː.ɪnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈɹuː.ɪnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ruins”

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

What does ruins mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
  2. The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.

    “The monastery has fallen into ruin.”

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.”

Synonyms

destroyfordoruinatewreck

Antonyms

buildconstructfoundproduce

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Words that rhyme with ruins

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bruinsmuonsbruyneshewinslewins

Related words

ruinationdestroywreckingdevastationdilapidationdesolationbreakbankrupt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ruins"?▾

"Ruins" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ruins"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ruins" is /ˈɹuː.ɪnz/.

What does "ruins" mean?▾

Ruins: (sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

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