How to pronounce rumination
Say it like roo-mih-NAY-shun. Rumination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
- roo
- mih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rumination
American and British speakers say rumination in essentially the same way: /ˌrumɪˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-mih-NAY-shun.
What does rumination mean?
- The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud.
- Deep thought or consideration.
- Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding.
Where does rumination come from?
From Latin rūminātio (“chewing the cud”); see ruminate.
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Words that rhyme with rumination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rumination.
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Questions about saying rumination
How do you pronounce rumination?
Say roo-mih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrumɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rumination?
Rumination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: roo · mih · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say rumination the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrumɪˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.