How to Pronounce "Rapport"

Rapport is pronounced ræˈpɔːr. It originates from French. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Rapport is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ræˈpɔːr.

Medium

🌐 French word

IPA ræˈpɔːr

Syllables: rap·port

What does "Rapport" mean?

noun

A close and harmonious relationship in which people understand each other.

Example: "The therapist emphasized the importance of building rapport with her clients to foster trust."

From French rapport meaning to bring back, from rapporter. The T is silent.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'rap' like the music genre, then 'port' like the harbor. Stress the second syllable: 'pɔːr'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mistakenly pronounce it with a hard 't' at the end, saying 'rapport' instead of the correct softer ending.

💬 Example

The therapist emphasized the importance of building rapport with her clients to foster trust.

Rapport is pronounced ræˈpɔːr. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Rapport is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ræˈpɔːr.

Rapport originates from French. From French rapport meaning to bring back, from rapporter. The T is silent.