How to pronounce apport
Say it like uh-PORT. Apport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT).
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- uh
- PORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apport pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of apport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-PAWT.
What does apport mean?
- The supposed paranormal transference of an object from one place to another, or the appearance of an object from an unknown source, often associated with poltergeist activity and séances.
- An object that appears from an unknown source.
- To cause an apport on an object, to make a thing appear from nowhere.
Where does apport come from?
From Latin apportō (“to bring, to carry”).
Words that rhyme with apport
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apport.
Questions about saying apport
How do you pronounce apport?
Say uh-PORT. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɔrt/. In British English it is /əˈpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apport?
Apport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT). Broken into parts: uh · PORT.
Is apport pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈpɔːt/ (uh-PAWT).