Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

laptop computer

/ˈˈlaptɒpˌkəmˈpjuːtə/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.16 in modern English

Syllables: lap-top -com-put-er
IPA: /ˈˈlaptɒpˌkəmˈpjuːtə/

24

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A portable computer that is small enough and light enough to be used on one's lap, but large enough to have an integrated keyboard.

Inflected Forms

laptop computers (plural) lap-top computer (alternative, dated)

Phrases

tablet computer

Frequently Paired Words

netbook subnotebook tablet computer

Synonyms

laptop notebook

Questions

How do you pronounce laptop computer?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈˈlaptɒpˌkəmˈpjuːtə/.
What does laptop computer mean?: A portable computer that is small enough and light enough to be used on one's lap, but large enough to have an integrated keyboard.

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