How many syllables in "ruin"?

"ruin" has 2 lettergrepen (ru - in).

How to divide "ruin"?

"ruin" divides into 2 parts: ru · in.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"ruin": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ru·in

Hoofdklemtoon

RU-in(ru · in)● ○

Stress in "ruin" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈruː.ɪn⁄

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IPAˈruː.ɪn

Lettergrepenru·in

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How many syllables in "ruin"?: "ruin" has 2 lettergrepen (ru - in).
How to divide "ruin"?: "ruin" divides into 2 parts: ru · in.
Where is the stress in "ruin"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ruin"?: Say each syllable slowly (ru... in) and listen on SayItVid.