How to Pronounce "rummage around"
expression
ˈɹəmɪdʒ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
RUH-mij uh-ROUND
ɹˈʌmɪdʒ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
RUM-ij uh-ROUND
Definition
To search for something by moving things around in a careless or hasty way, usually looking through drawers, bags, or boxes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəmɪdʒ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
ɹˈʌmɪdʒ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUH-mij uh-ROUND
UK
RUM-ij uh-ROUND
Listen in Context
She rummaged around in her purse for her keys.
I rummaged around in the drawer and found a pen.
The children rummaged around in the toy box for their favorite cars.
He rummaged around in his backpack for a snack during the long meeting.