How to pronounce linked
Say it like LINGKT. Linked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LINGKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINGKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of linked
American and British speakers say linked in essentially the same way: /lɪŋkt/ in the US and /lɪŋkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LINGKT.
What does linked mean?
- connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with linked
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Questions about saying linked
How do you pronounce linked?
Say LINGKT. The American pronunciation is /lɪŋkt/. In British English it is /lɪŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linked?
Linked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LINGKT.
Do Americans and Brits say linked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪŋkt/ and the British form is /lɪŋkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.