How many syllables in "ruminates"?

"ruminates" has 4 lettergrepen (ru - mi - na - tes).

How to divide "ruminates"?

"ruminates" divides into 4 parts: ru · mi · na · tes.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ru... mi... na... tes) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"ruminates": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ru·mi·na·tes

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RU-mi-na-tes(ru · mi · na · tes)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "ruminates" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenru·mi·na·tes

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Should we give her a standing ovation now or wait until the end? There is also the story that ruminates in our minds that is deeply ingrained in the psyche and on repeat. in the psyche and on repeat.

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How many syllables in "ruminates"?: "ruminates" has 4 lettergrepen (ru - mi - na - tes).
How to divide "ruminates"?: "ruminates" divides into 4 parts: ru · mi · na · tes.
Where is the stress in "ruminates"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ruminates"?: Say each syllable slowly (ru... mi... na... tes) and listen on SayItVid.