How do you pronounce "ruining"?

In American English: /ˈruːɪnɪŋ/ (ROO-in-ing). In British English: /ɹˈuːɪnɪŋ/ (R-oo-in). In Canadian English: /ˈruːɪnɪŋ/ (ROO-in-ing). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːɪnɪŋ/ (R-oo-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːɪnɪŋ/ (ROO-in-ing), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːɪnɪŋ/ (R-oo-in).

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ruining

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/ˈruːɪnɪŋ/

ROO-in-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ruːru·ɪnin·ɪŋing

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