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How to pronounce linking in American English

“linking” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to linking the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“linking” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. methods for linking [inaudible].

    Census Bureau

  2. high school, linking them to higher education, linking them to employers; improving instruction; and preparing students

    The Obama White House

  3. linking herself to power to get publicity.

    US National Archives

Words that sound like “linking”

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Other forms of “linking”

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