How to pronounce rumored
Say it like ROO-merd. Rumored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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US American/ˈrumɚd/ROO-merd
UK British/ˈruːməd/ROO-mud
- ROO
- merd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumored pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- merdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rumored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROO-mud.
What does rumored mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of rumor How to pronounce rumor
- Widely reported without strong evidence.“The company's rumored losses led to a sharp decline in share price.”
Questions about saying rumored
How do you pronounce rumored?
Say ROO-merd. The American pronunciation is /ˈrumɚd/. In British English it is /ˈruːməd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rumored?
Rumored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · merd.
Is rumored pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈruːməd/ (ROO-mud).