How to Pronounce "rumours"
word
/ˈɹumɝz/
ROO-murz
/ɹˈuːməz/
ROO-muhz
Definition
Untrue or unconfirmed stories or information about something or someone, often spread among people. Usually, rumours are not based on facts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹumɝz/
British English
/ɹˈuːməz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO-murz
UK
ROO-muhz
Listen in Context
There are rumours about a new teacher joining our school.
Don’t believe those rumours. They aren’t true.
People spread rumours very quickly.
By lunchtime, the rumours had already reached everyone in the office.