How to pronounce rumen
Say it like ROO-mun. Rumen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rumen
American and British speakers say rumen in essentially the same way: /ˈrumən/ in the US and /ˈruːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-mun.
What does rumen mean?
- The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminants.
Where does rumen come from?
Borrowed from Latin rūmen.
Words that rhyme with rumen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rumen.
Questions about saying rumen
How do you pronounce rumen?
Say ROO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈrumən/. In British English it is /ˈruːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rumen?
Rumen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say rumen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrumən/ and the British form is /ˈruːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.