How to pronounce linker
Say it like LING-ker. Linker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
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- LING
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of linker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LING-kuh.
What does linker mean?
- That which links.
- A computer program that takes one or more objects generated by compilers and assembles them into a single executable program.
- A short oligonucleotide containing a recognition sequence for a restriction enzyme, used to blunt the ends of sticky DNA segments.
- To ligate a DNA segment using a linker.
Where does linker come from?
From link + -er
Words that rhyme with linker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of linker.
Questions about saying linker
How do you pronounce linker?
Say LING-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linker?
Linker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · ker.
Is linker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪŋkə/ (LING-kuh).