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Try LingUp Now!Step 1 for AmE: Start with a 'd' sound, tongue tapping the ridge behind your top teeth.
Step 2 for AmE: Open your mouth slightly and make the 'ɛ' sound, like in 'bed'.
Step 3 for AmE: End with a 'sk' sound, smoothly blending an 's' with a 'k'.
Skipping the 'd' sound (esk).
Using an 'i' sound instead of 'ɛ' (disk).
Missing the final 'k' sound (des).
Step 1 for BrE: Same as American.
Step 2 for BrE: Same as American.
Step 3 for BrE: Same as American.
Skipping the 'd' sound (esk).
Using an 'i' sound instead of 'ɛ' (disk).
Missing the final 'k' sound (des).
Yes, it should be clear and not silent.
Open slightly, with relaxed lips.
Say 's' and quickly add 'k' without pausing.
A piece of furniture with a flat surface, usually used to write or work on.
/ˈdɛsk.ləs/
Without a desk
/ˈdɛsktɒp/
The top of a desk or a type of computer
/ˈdɛskɪŋ/
Activity related to desks
Deskless has an additional syllable and ends in 'less'.
Desktop has a compound word structure, pronounced as 'desk' + 'top'.
Desking ends with an 'ing' sound, added to 'desk'.
Say 'busk', 'ask', and 'cask' to get used to the 'sk' ending.
Use a mirror to ensure your mouth opens slightly for 'ɛ'.
