How do you pronounce "ruined"?

In American English: /ˈruːənd/ (ROO-uhnd). In British English: /ɹˈuːɪnd/ (R-oo). In Canadian English: /ˈruːənd/ (ROO-uhnd). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːɪnd/ (R-oo).

Is "ruined" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːənd/ (ROO-uhnd), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːɪnd/ (R-oo).

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ruined

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/ˈruːənd/

ROO-uhnd

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ruːru·əndined

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