How many syllables in "ruination"?

"ruination" has 4 音节 (ru - i - na - tion).

How to divide "ruination"?

"ruination" divides into 4 parts: ru · i · na · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ru... i... na... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 音节

"ruination": 4 音节.

音节:ru·i·na·tion

主重音

ru-i-NA-tion(ru · i · na · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "ruination" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɹuː.ɪˈneɪʃən⁄

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How many syllables in "ruination"?: "ruination" has 4 音节 (ru - i - na - tion).
How to divide "ruination"?: "ruination" divides into 4 parts: ru · i · na · tion.
Where is the stress in "ruination"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ruination"?: Say each syllable slowly (ru... i... na... tion) and listen on SayItVid.