How Do You Spell RUMOURED?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈuːməd] (IPA)

The word "rumoured" is spelled with the British spelling of "rumored," adding an extra "u" in the middle. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈruːməd/, with stress on the first syllable. The "u" in the second syllable is pronounced as a schwa sound, while the "o" in the first syllable is a long "oo" sound. This word is commonly used in British English to express something that is not yet confirmed as true, often used in news or gossip.

RUMOURED Meaning and Definition

  1. Rumoured is an adjective that describes something that is widely or speculatively believed or talked about, but lacks official or concrete confirmation. It refers to information, news, or hearsay that is circulating or being discussed among people, often as a topic of speculation or gossip. When something is rumoured, it means that there is a general belief or perception that it might be true, although it has not been verified or substantiated.

    The term "rumoured" indicates that the information has not been officially confirmed, and thus may be subject to uncertainty, skepticism, or doubt. It is often used to describe situations, events, or ideas that are based on unverified sources, unofficial leaks, or simply widespread rumors within a community or society. Rumoured information can range from the relatively trivial to the highly significant, encompassing a variety of topics, such as entertainment industry rumors, political speculations, or rumored product launches.

    Given its nature, rumoured information should be approached with caution, as it lacks reliable evidence or authentication. However, its prevalence in conversations or media can sometimes indicate its societal impact or relevance. Therefore, when describing something as rumoured, it implies that the information is widely discussed but has not been confirmed by authoritative sources, leaving room for doubt or further investigation.

  2. Reported.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of RUMOURED

The word "rumoured" is derived from the verb "rumor", which has its roots in the Latin language. The noun "rumor" meant "noise" or "uproar" in Latin. Over time, "rumor" evolved to refer to information or news that was widely spread but not necessarily verified. It entered the English language in the 14th century as "rumour" and later took the form "rumored" in American English, and "rumoured" in British English. The suffix "-ed" is added to the verb "rumor" to form "rumored", which means to report or spread as a rumor. In this way, "rumoured" is used to describe something that is being spoken of or circulated as a rumor, rather than being confirmed or proven.

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Conjugate verb Rumoured

CONDITIONAL

I would rumour
we would rumour
you would rumour
he/she/it would rumour
they would rumour

FUTURE

I will rumour
we will rumour
you will rumour
he/she/it will rumour
they will rumour

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have rumoured
we will have rumoured
you will have rumoured
he/she/it will have rumoured
they will have rumoured

PAST

I rumoured
we rumoured
you rumoured
he/she/it rumoured
they rumoured

PAST PERFECT

I had rumoured
we had rumoured
you had rumoured
he/she/it had rumoured
they had rumoured

PRESENT

I rumour
we rumour
you rumour
he/she/it rumours
they rumour

PRESENT PERFECT

I have rumoured
we have rumoured
you have rumoured
he/she/it has rumoured
they have rumoured
I am rumouring
we are rumouring
you are rumouring
he/she/it is rumouring
they are rumouring
I was rumouring
we were rumouring
you were rumouring
he/she/it was rumouring
they were rumouring
I will be rumouring
we will be rumouring
you will be rumouring
he/she/it will be rumouring
they will be rumouring
I have been rumouring
we have been rumouring
you have been rumouring
he/she/it has been rumouring
they have been rumouring
I had been rumouring
we had been rumouring
you had been rumouring
he/she/it had been rumouring
they had been rumouring
I will have been rumouring
we will have been rumouring
you will have been rumouring
he/she/it will have been rumouring
they will have been rumouring
I would have rumoured
we would have rumoured
you would have rumoured
he/she/it would have rumoured
they would have rumoured
I would be rumouring
we would be rumouring
you would be rumouring
he/she/it would be rumouring
they would be rumouring
I would have been rumouring
we would have been rumouring
you would have been rumouring
he/she/it would have been rumouring
they would have been rumouring

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