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How to pronounce link

link
/lɪŋk/
1 syllable

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Link, sound by sound

/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

In a sentence

"Link!" "What happened?" "You are my son!" "Great!"

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce link?

Link is pronounced /lɪŋk/ in American English.

How many syllables are in link?

Link has 1 syllable.

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