How to Pronounce Ruminate

To pronounce "ruminate", say RUM-in-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɹumɪneɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹumɪneɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ruminate”

"ruminate" has 4 syllables: rum-in-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does ruminate mean?

verb

To chew cud. (Said of ruminants.) Involves regurgitating partially digested food from the rumen.
“A camel will ruminate just as a cow will.”
To meditate or reflect.
“I didn't answer right away because I needed to ruminate first.”

adjective

Having a hard albumen penetrated by irregular channels filled with softer matter, as the nutmeg and the seeds of the North American papaw.
“a ruminate endosperm”

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Words that rhyme with ruminate

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ruminate"?▾

"Ruminate" has 4 syllables: rum · in · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ruminate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ruminate" is /ˈɹumɪneɪt/.

What does "ruminate" mean?▾

Ruminate: To chew cud. (Said of ruminants.) Involves regurgitating partially digested food from the rumen.

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