How do you pronounce "rumour"?

In American English: /ˈruːmɝ/ (ROOM-ur). In British English: /ɹˈuːmə/ (R-oom). In Canadian English: /ˈruːmɝ/ (ROOM-ur). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːmə/ (R-oom).

Is "rumour" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːmɝ/ (ROOM-ur), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːmə/ (R-oom).

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rumour

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/ˈruːmɝ/

ROOM-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ruːmru·ɝmour

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