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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable desk
  • 4 letters
Syllables
desk has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/dɛsk/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide desk into syllables?

desk divides as desk. desk has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in desk?

Desk has 1 syllable (desk).

Which syllable is stressed in desk?

The stressed syllable in desk is desk. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce desk?

/dɛsk/ in American English.