How to pronounce rapporteur
Say it like rap-or-TUR. Rapporteur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- rap
- or
- TUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapporteur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of rapporteur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rap-aw-TUR.
What does rapporteur mean?
- A person appointed by a deliberative body to investigate an issue or a situation, and report back to that body.
Where does rapporteur come from?
Borrowed from French rapporteur.
Words that rhyme with rapporteur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rapporteur.
Questions about saying rapporteur
How do you pronounce rapporteur?
Say rap-or-TUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌræpɔrˈtɝ/. In British English it is /ˌræpɔːˈtɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapporteur?
Rapporteur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: rap · or · TUR.
Is rapporteur 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 /ˌræpɔːˈtɜː/ (rap-aw-TUR).