How many syllables in ruminate?

There are 3 syllables in the word ruminate.

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Divide ruminate into syllables:

ru · mi · nate

How to pronounce ruminate:

Definition of ruminate:

ruminate (verb):: to meditate or ponder; to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly

Synonyms for ruminate:

premeditate meditate think excogitate wonder contemplate question speculate consider muse

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Antonyms for ruminate:

disbelieve forget miss whitewash neglect dismiss rush desert condemn slight

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