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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
rumiante
ruminant
Latin America
Simplified: rroo-MYAHN-teh
IPA: ru'mʝan.te
Spain
Simplified: rroo-MYAHN-teh
IPA: ru'mʝan.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ru
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
mian
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e