How to pronounce ruminated
Say it like ROO-mih-nay-tid. Ruminated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- mih
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruminated 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ruminated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROO-mih-nay-tid.
What does ruminated mean?
Questions about saying ruminated
How do you pronounce ruminated?
Say ROO-mih-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈrumɪˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈruːmɪˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruminated?
Ruminated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · mih · nay · tid.
Is ruminated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈruːmɪˌneɪtɪd/ (ROO-mih-nay-tid).