How to Pronounce "rumor"
word
/ˈɹumɝ/
ROO-mur
/ˈruːmə/
ROO-muh
Definition
A rumor is information or a story that people are saying, but that may not be true or confirmed. It often spreads from person to person without clear proof.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹumɝ/
British English
/ˈruːmə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO-mur
UK
ROO-muh
Listen in Context
I heard a rumor about our teacher.
The rumor was not true.
Please do not spread that rumor.
There's a rumor that the company is moving to another city.