How to Pronounce “rumour”
word
/ˈɹumɝ/
ROO-mur
/ɹˈuːmɐ/
ROO-muh
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹumɝ/
British English
/ɹˈuːmɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO-mur
UK
ROO-muh
Listen in Context
There's a rumour going around that the company will close soon.
Don't believe every rumour you hear.
I heard a rumour about our new teacher.
The rumour was not true.