how to pronounce rubies

/ˈɹubiːz/

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rubies is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of rubies in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… like emeralds or rubies or something …”

meanings of rubies

noun:

Plural of ruby.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ruby.

rubies frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word rubies occurs in english on average 0.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.