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How to pronounce “rumor”

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Pronunciation guide for rumor

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of rumor with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Story of EvaThe rumor was that they were germs, diseases, and drugs.
Definition summary: (countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

Example 1 of 8

The Story of Eva

The rumor was that they were germs, diseases, and drugs.

[Noun]
(countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.
(uncountable) Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.
(uncountable, archaic) Report, news, information in general.
(uncountable, obsolete) Fame, reputation.
(uncountable, obsolete) Clamor, din, outcry.
[Verb]
(transitive, usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.

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