How to Pronounce Desks

To pronounce "desks", say DESKS — one syllable, IPA /dɛsks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/dɛsks/

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What does desks mean?

noun

  1. A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.
  2. A reading table or lectern to support the book from which the liturgical service is read, differing from the pulpit from which the sermon is preached; also (especially in the United States), a pulpit. Hence, used symbolically for the clerical profession.

verb

  1. To shut up, as in a desk; to treasure.
  2. To equip with a desk or desks.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "desks"?▾

"Desks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "desks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "desks" is /dɛsks/.

What does "desks" mean?▾

Desks: A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.

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