How to Pronounce Laptop

To pronounce "laptop", say LAPT-op — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlæp.tɒp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈlæp.tɒp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “laptop”

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

What does laptop mean?

noun

A laptop computer.

Synonyms

laptop computer notebook computer

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Words that rhyme with laptop

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drop top crop plop taupe sop malaprop agitprop flop stop prop slop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laptop"?▾

"Laptop" has 2 syllables: lapt · op.

What is the IPA transcription of "laptop"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laptop" is /ˈlæp.tɒp/.

What does "laptop" mean?▾

Laptop: A laptop computer.

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