How Many Syllables In Rapport?
2syllables
Rapport has 2 syllables, ra-pport. It is a disyllabic word.
rapport
/ræˈpɔː/ UK /ræˈpɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pport.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ræ.pɔː/
Division By Letters
ra-pport
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rapport
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | æ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Rapport Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rapport?
Rapport has 2 syllables, ra-pport. In British English it is transcribed /ræˈpɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in rapport?
The second syllable, pport, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rapport?
Rapport has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rapport into syllables?
By sound, ræ.pɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, ra-pport.