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How many syllables in desktop?

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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable desk
  • 7 letters
Syllables
desk-top: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: DESK-top. Lighter (secondary) stress on top.
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛskˌtɑp/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as desk-top.

Words that rhyme with desktop

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide desktop into syllables?

desktop divides as desk-top. desk-top: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in desktop?

Desktop has 2 syllables (desk-top).

Which syllable is stressed in desktop?

The stressed syllable in desktop is desk. The 1st syllable is stressed: DESK-top. Lighter (secondary) stress on top.

How do you pronounce desktop?

/ˈdɛskˌtɑp/ in American English.