word on the street

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What does word on the street mean?

The rumour or news going around.

How to pronounce word on the street

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “word on the street”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “word on the street”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “word on the street” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.