How to Pronounce Rumours

To pronounce "rumours", say RUM-ours — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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RUM-ours

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💡 Tip for remembering “rumours”

"rumours" has 2 syllables: rum-ours. It rhymes with bloomers and rumors, if that helps it stick.

What does rumours mean?

noun

  1. A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

    “There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.”

  2. Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

    “They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.”

verb

  1. (usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.

    “John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.”

noun

  1. A prolonged, indistinct noise.

Synonyms

gossiphearsaytalktittle-tattle

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Words that rhyme with rumours

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bloomersrumorsconsumersgroomerstumorshumorshumourstumoursboomers

Related words

hearsayrumorbruitallegationsbruitsechoesfabricationsheadings

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rumours"?▾

"Rumours" has 2 syllables: rum · ours.

What does "rumours" mean?▾

Rumours: A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

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