How is the name "Ruiz" properly pronounced?

Question

Would you consider adding sound files of a list of common last names? Thanks! This site is the BEST!!.

Answer 1

In Spain: /rroo-EETH/

Everywhere else: /rroo-EES/

(Capitals indicate stress)

perfect. - --Mariana--, Nov 8, 2009

Answer 2

If you want to hear names pronounced, "Forvo" is the site to listen to, You can hear the name Ruiz spoken by lots of different people

RUIZ

Answer 3

How would you pronounce "raiz". Substitute the a for u.

Answer 4

I thought it would be pronounced "Ru" and then "eezs". Eddy, you might be saying this so if you are, sorry.

Hi Jason. I learnt castillian Spanish. I would say Rueeth or my given example Raeeth. - Eddy, Nov 8, 2009

Oh, absolutely! I just wanted to give you the credit!! :) - Jason7R, Nov 8, 2009

Answer 5

Hi everglynne

Look at this site. The pronunciation appears to be castillian Spanish. Just type in your word.

Ruiz