To pronounce "rumored", say RUM-or-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"rumored" has 3 syllables: rum-or-ed. It rhymes with humoured and humored, if that helps it stick.
verb
“John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.”
adjective
“The company's rumored losses led to a sharp decline in share price.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Rumored" has 3 syllables: rum · or · ed.
Rumored: (usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.
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