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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'l' sound by placing the tongue just behind the upper front teeth.
Move to the 'ih' sound, as in 'sit,' with a relaxed mouth.
End with the 'nk' sound, keeping the mouth relaxed and bringing the back of the tongue up.
pronouncing as 'leenk' (link)
using a hard 'k' sound (link)
misplacing tongue for 'l' sound (link)
Start with the 'l' sound by placing the tongue just behind the upper front teeth.
Create the 'ih' sound with a relaxed tongue and slightly open mouth.
Finish with the 'nk' sound, lifting the back of the tongue gently.
same as American
same as American
same as American
The 'nk' sound combines two sounds, requiring tongue movement.
No, it's like the 'i' in 'bit'.
Yes, use the tip of the tongue gently.
A link is a connection or a reference to another webpage or file.
/ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/
Connecting things
/lɪŋkt/
Connected already
/ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ/
Connection between things
Voiced 'k' vs. 'kɪŋ' in linking and 'kɪdʒ' in linkage.
Past tense 'kt' blend is sharper in linked.
Linkage ends with 'ɪdʒ', unlike 'nk' in link.
Practice the 'nk' sound by repeating 'think' and 'bank' to get comfortable with tongue placement.
Say 'link' slowly and then faster while maintaining sound clarity to improve fluidity.
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