English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Rapport Pronunciation
Rapport is pronounced ra-PAWR, IPA /ræˈpɔr/.
ra-PAWR
US /ræˈpɔr/ · UK /ræˈpɔː/
Syllables: ra · PAWR (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: An easy, friendly understanding between people.
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Rapport in a Sentence
- She built a rapport with the class within days.
- There was no rapport between the two negotiators.
- Good rapport matters more than a polished script.
Common Mispronunciations of Rapport
Not ra-PORT
That final t is silent, a leftover from French. The word ends on the r, so it sounds like ra-PAWR.
Not RA-pawr
The ending takes the beat. Leading with ra makes the word sound like rapper with something attached.
Tip: Rapport keeps its silent t, but the plural rapports sounds the t after all.
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