Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification

How many syllables in Rumour?

rumour has 2 syllables

Split Rumour into syllables?

ru-mour

Definition of Rumour

A currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

How should Rumour divide into syllables

Rumour has two syllables. The first syllable has a vowel 'u' and the second syllable has a vowel 'ou'. The consonants in this word are 'r', 'm', and 'r'.

Part of Speech - Rumour

Noun

The rumour about the new teacher being a spy turned out to be false.

Sentences with Rumour

I heard a rumour that we might get a snow day tomorrow.
The rumour about the new restaurant opening downtown turned out to be true.
Don't believe every rumour you hear.
The rumour mill is working overtime in our office.
The rumour of a surprise party spread quickly among the classmates.

Quotes with Rumour

"A rumor without a leg to stand on will get around some other way." - John Tudor
"Rumor travels faster, but it don't stay put as long as truth." - Will Rogers
"A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths." - Proverb