How to pronounce rapport
Say it like ra-POR. Rapport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ræˈpɔr/ra-POR
UK British/ræˈpɔː/ra-PAW
- ra
- POR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapport pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- raKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of rapport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ra-PAW.
What does rapport mean?
noun
- A relationship of mutual trust and respect; a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.“He always tried to maintain a rapport with his customers.”
- Relation; proportion; conformity.
Where does rapport come from?
Borrowed from French rapport.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with rapport
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rapport.
Questions about saying rapport
How do you pronounce rapport?
Say ra-POR. The American pronunciation is /ræˈpɔr/. In British English it is /ræˈpɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapport?
Rapport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: ra · POR.
Is rapport 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 /ræˈpɔː/ (ra-PAW).