How to Pronounce "rummage"
word
ˈɹəmɪdʒ
RUH-mij
ɹˈʌmɪdʒ
RUM-ij
Definition
To search for something by moving things around in a careless, sometimes noisy way, usually in order to find something hidden or lost.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəmɪdʒ
British English
ɹˈʌmɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUH-mij
UK
RUM-ij
Listen in Context
She rummaged through her purse to find her keys.
The children rummaged in the box of toys.
He rummaged in his pockets for some change.
I had to rummage through a pile of clothes to find my favorite shirt.