How to pronounce ruminative
Say it like ROO-muh-nay-div. Ruminative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- muh
- nay
- div
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruminative 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- divKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ruminative
American and British speakers say ruminative in essentially the same way: /ˈruməˌneɪdɪv/ in the US and /ˈruːməˌneɪdɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-muh-nay-div.
What does ruminative mean?
- Causing rumination or prone to it; thoughtful.
- Relating to or characteristic of ruminants; chewing the cud.
Where does ruminative come from?
From ruminate + -ive.
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Questions about saying ruminative
How do you pronounce ruminative?
Say ROO-muh-nay-div. The American pronunciation is /ˈruməˌneɪdɪv/. In British English it is /ˈruːməˌneɪdɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruminative?
Ruminative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · muh · nay · div.
Do Americans and Brits say ruminative the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruməˌneɪdɪv/ and the British form is /ˈruːməˌneɪdɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.