How to Pronounce "ruminate on"
expression
ˈɹumɪˌneɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
ROO-mi-nayt ON
ɹˈuːmɪnˌeɪt/ /ˈɒn
ROO-mi-nayt on
Definition
To think deeply and carefully about something, especially over a long period of time. Often used when someone is considering a problem or important decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹumɪˌneɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹˈuːmɪnˌeɪt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO-mi-nayt ON
UK
ROO-mi-nayt on
Listen in Context
She likes to ruminate on her life choices before deciding.
Before answering, he needed time to ruminate on the question.
The team ruminated on their defeat for days.
He tends to ruminate on past mistakes, which makes moving forward hard.