How to pronounce rumours
Say it like ROO-merz. Rumours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- merz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumours 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.
- merzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rumours
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROO-muz.
What does rumours mean?
- plural of rumor How to pronounce rumour
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rumor How to pronounce rumour
Words that rhyme with rumours
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rumours.
Questions about saying rumours
How do you pronounce rumours?
Say ROO-merz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrumɚz/. In British English it is /ˈruːməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rumours?
Rumours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · merz.
Is rumours 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 /ˈruːməz/ (ROO-muz).