How many syllables in "ruminant"?

"ruminant" has 3 lettergrepen (ru - mi - nant).

How to divide "ruminant"?

"ruminant" divides into 3 parts: ru · mi · nant.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"ruminant": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ru·mi·nant

Hoofdklemtoon

RU-mi-nant(ru · mi · nant)● ○ ○

Stress in "ruminant" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈruː.mɪ.nənt⁄

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IPAˈruː.mɪ.nənt

Lettergrepenru·mi·nant

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How many syllables in "ruminant"?: "ruminant" has 3 lettergrepen (ru - mi - nant).
How to divide "ruminant"?: "ruminant" divides into 3 parts: ru · mi · nant.
Where is the stress in "ruminant"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ruminant"?: Say each syllable slowly (ru... mi... nant) and listen on SayItVid.