How to Pronounce "rigmarole"
word
ˈɹɪɡməɹəʊl
RIG-muh-rohl
ɹˈɪɡməɹˌəʊl
rig-muh-ROHL
Definition
A series of complicated, confusing, or unnecessary steps, often in official procedures or explanations; also used for long, pointless talk.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪɡməɹəʊl
British English
ɹˈɪɡməɹˌəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RIG-muh-rohl
UK
rig-muh-ROHL
Listen in Context
I had to fill out a lot of forms and go through all the rigmarole just to open a bank account.
Can we please avoid all this rigmarole and get to the point?
Getting a visa can be a real rigmarole sometimes.
Why do we have to go through this whole rigmarole every time?