In some US dialects, the second R in “rural” is not pronounced, so that it sounds like “ROO-ull” or even “rull.” The dominant standard pronunciation sounds both Rs, to rhyme with “plural.”
Rural Potomac man making, fixing cigar box instruments The rural Potomac shop that Tony Taylor built, mostly with salvaged materials and with a little help from a couple of friends, would make any motorist stop to take a look. POTOMAC — It's easy to miss the road leading to Tony Taylor's workshop — even though it's close to the village of Potomac. Going south out of town, the road is just past the second part of the S curve soon after you pass over ...
June 16, 2013 - IlliniHQ.com
Rural America posts first-ever loss in population WASHINGTON — Living in a rural Nevada town, Moe Royels recalls a more bustling time years ago when retirees poured in to enjoy the warm desert climate, nearby casinos and quiet community. But soon boom turned to bust, and years after the recession ended, Royels still wonders if things will ever fully turn around in small towns like his.
June 15, 2013 - Chattanooga Times Free Press
NC rural agency makes questionable job claims The N.C. Rural Economic Development Center has approved questionable loans while making job creation claims that aren't supported by facts, according to a newspaper's investigation.
June 15, 2013 - FOX Carolina