How to Pronounce "rumour"
word
/ˈɹumɝ/
ROO-mur
/ɹˈuːmɐ/
ROO-muh
Definition
A rumour is a story or piece of information that people talk about but that may not be true or is not confirmed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹumɝ/
British English
/ɹˈuːmɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO-mur
UK
ROO-muh
Listen in Context
I heard a rumour about our new teacher.
The rumour was not true.
She started a rumour about her classmate.
There's a rumour going around that the company will close soon.