How to Pronounce "rumor mill"
expression
ˈɹumɝ/ /ˈmɪɫ
ROO-mer-mil
ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ /mˈɪl
ROO-muh-mil
Definition
A metaphor describing a group of people or an environment where a lot of rumors and gossip are spread.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹumɝ/ /ˈmɪɫ
British English
ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ /mˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO-mer-mil
UK
ROO-muh-mil
Listen in Context
The rumor mill in our office is very active.
After the meeting, the rumor mill started about changes at work.
Don't believe everything you hear from the rumor mill.
The rumor mill is churning again about layoffs.