How to Pronounce "ruminating"
word
ˈɹumɪˌneɪt
ROO-muh-nayt-ing
ɹˈuːmɪnˌeɪtɪŋ
ROO-mih-nay-ting
Definition
Thinking deeply or for a long time about something, often by repeatedly going over the same thoughts. It can also literally mean for some animals to chew food again, but it's mostly used for deep, repetitive thinking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹumɪˌneɪt
British English
ɹˈuːmɪnˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO-muh-nayt-ing
UK
ROO-mih-nay-ting
Listen in Context
She was ruminating about her exam all night.
He keeps ruminating on his mistakes.
Stop ruminating and try to relax.
I've been ruminating over what she said for days now.