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How to pronounce ruinous in British English
“ruinous” pronunciation by British speakers
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“ruinous” in real sentences — British speakers
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Scotland has been ruinous.
The Scottish Parliament
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my Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land) Bill to increase fines on these ruinous owners.
UK Parliament
Words that sound like “ruinous”
Words one sound away from ruinous — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
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