How to Pronounce "rigamarole"
word
ˈrɪɡəməˌroʊl
RIG-uh-muh-rohl
ˈrɪɡəməˌrəʊl
RIG-uh-muh-rohl
Definition
A long, complicated, or unnecessary process or set of steps, often involving too much talking or paperwork.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈrɪɡəməˌroʊl
British English
ˈrɪɡəməˌrəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RIG-uh-muh-rohl
UK
RIG-uh-muh-rohl
Listen in Context
I had to fill out so much paper for the school rigamarole.
Getting a new ID can be a real rigamarole.
The interview process was a long rigamarole of steps.
Do we really have to go through the whole rigamarole just to get a permit?