How to pronounce linking
Say it like LING-king. Linking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce linking. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LING
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of linking
American and British speakers say linking in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LING-king.
What does linking mean?
- Serving to connect other things together.“Conjunctions frequently function as linking words in a sentence.”
- Linkage.
- present participle and gerund of link How to pronounce link“The yard manager is linking the sections of the train together.”
Words that rhyme with linking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of linking.
Questions about saying linking
How do you pronounce linking?
Say LING-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linking?
Linking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · king.
Do Americans and Brits say linking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.