# rumor, rumour

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### rumor
*/ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/*
A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

### rumour
*/ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/*
British, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland spelling of rumor.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/rumor