How to pronounce desk
Say it like DESK. Desk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DESK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DESKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of desk
American and British speakers say desk in essentially the same way: /dɛsk/ in the US and /dɛsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DESK.
What does desk mean?
- a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
Where does desk come from?
From Middle English deske, desque, from Medieval Latin desca, modified from Old Italian desco, from Latin discus.
Words that rhyme with desk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of desk.
Questions about saying desk
How do you pronounce desk?
Say DESK. The American pronunciation is /dɛsk/. In British English it is /dɛsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desk?
Desk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DESK.
Do Americans and Brits say desk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛsk/ and the British form is /dɛsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.