American English
/kʰm̩ˈpʰju.ɾɚ/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
an electronic machine that stores information and uses it to do tasks, such as writing, watching videos, or using the internet
The first syllable is very weak in /kʰm̩ˈpʰju.ɾɚ/, and the /m/ can carry that syllable before the stressed part.
an electronic machine that stores information and uses it to do tasks, such as writing, watching videos, or using the internet
I use my computer to study English.
The computer can store thousands of photos.
desktop computer · laptop computer · computer screen · computer skills
use + a/the + computer + to + verb
a/the + computer + can + verb
to start a computer by pressing its power button
Please turn on the computer.
to turn off a computer using its system controls
Shut down the computer before you leave.