How to pronounce linkage
Say it like LING-kuj. Linkage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
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- LING
- kuj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linkage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of linkage
American and British speakers say linkage in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪŋkədʒ/ in the US and /ˈlɪŋkədʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LING-kuj.
What does linkage mean?
- A mechanical device that connects things.“A linkage in my car's transmission is broken so I can't shift out of first gear.”
- A connection or relation between things or ideas.
- The act or result of linking: the combination of multiple object files into one executable, library, or object file.
Where does linkage come from?
From link + -age.
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Questions about saying linkage
How do you pronounce linkage?
Say LING-kuj. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋkədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋkədʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linkage?
Linkage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · kuj.
Do Americans and Brits say linkage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪŋkədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪŋkədʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.