How do you pronounce "rumours"?

In American English: /ˈruːmɝz/ (ROOM-urz). In British English: /ɹˈuːməz/ (R-oom). In Canadian English: /ˈruːmɝz/ (ROOM-urz). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːməz/ (R-oom).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːmɝz/ (ROOM-urz), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːməz/ (R-oom).

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rumours

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/ˈruːmɝz/

ROOM-urz

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ruːmru·ɝzmours

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