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How to pronounce desktop
Say it like this: [ˈdɛskˌtɔp]. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
British[ˈdɛskˌtɒp]
What does desktop mean?
nounThe top surface of a desk.
A desktop computer.
“Laptops are often more expensive than desktops.”
A personal computer, as opposed to computers for business or server purposes.
adjDesigned for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.
Of an application or website, designed to be run or viewed on a personal computer.
“desktop browser”
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