How many syllables in "desktop"?

"desktop" has 2 lettergrepen (desk - top).

How to divide "desktop"?

"desktop" divides into 2 parts: desk · top.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"desktop": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:desk·top

Hoofdklemtoon

DESK-top(desk · top)● ○

Stress in "desktop" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛskˌtɒp⁄

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IPAˈdɛskˌtɒp

Lettergrependesk·top

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How many syllables in "desktop"?: "desktop" has 2 lettergrepen (desk - top).
How to divide "desktop"?: "desktop" divides into 2 parts: desk · top.
Where is the stress in "desktop"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "desktop"?: Say each syllable slowly (desk... top) and listen on SayItVid.