How to Pronounce Desktop

To pronounce "desktop", say DESKT-op — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/[ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “desktop”

"desktop" has 2 syllables: deskt-op. It rhymes with drop and top, if that helps it stick.

What does desktop mean?

noun

  1. The top surface of a desk.
  2. A desktop computer.

    “Laptops are often more expensive than desktops.”

adjective

  1. Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.
  2. Of an application, designed to be run on a personal computer.

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Words that rhyme with desktop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

droptopcropploptaupesopmalapropagitpropflopstoppropslop

Related words

backgrounddocumentarybureauscreendeskdashboardcomputationallaptop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "desktop"?▾

"Desktop" has 2 syllables: deskt · op.

What is the IPA transcription of "desktop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "desktop" is /[ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp]/.

What does "desktop" mean?▾

Desktop: The top surface of a desk.

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