How to pronounce rapportage
Say it like ruh-POR-tij. Rapportage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- ruh
- POR
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapportage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rapportage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ruh-PAW-tij.
What does rapportage mean?
- The reporting of social news, especially by an eyewitness.
- Information of a social nature that has been reported.
Where does rapportage come from?
From French rapportage, from rapport + -age.
Words that rhyme with rapportage
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Questions about saying rapportage
How do you pronounce rapportage?
Say ruh-POR-tij. The American pronunciation is /rəˈpɔrtɪdʒ/. In British English it is /rəˈpɔːtɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapportage?
Rapportage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: ruh · POR · tij.
Is rapportage 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 /rəˈpɔːtɪdʒ/ (ruh-PAW-tij).