How Many Syllables In Desktop?
2syllables
Desktop has 2 syllables, desk-top. It is a disyllabic word.
desktop
/ˈdesk.tɒp/ UK /ˈdesk.tɑːp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, desk.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/desk.tɒp/
Division By Letters
desk-top
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Desktop
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | d | e | sk | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɒ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Desktop Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /sk/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in desktop?
Desktop has 2 syllables, desk-top. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdesk.tɒp/.
Which syllable is stressed in desktop?
The first syllable, desk, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of desktop?
Desktop has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide desktop into syllables?
By sound, desk.tɒp. By letters, as a spelling guide, desk-top.