How to pronounce "aplink" in English
əˈplɪŋk
ə·PLINGK
Primary stress: PLINGK
Hear native speakers say aplink in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “aplink”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
PLINGK
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("PLINGK"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "aplink" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "aplink is" sounds like "aplink-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "aplink" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Mes eksperimentuojame su pasauliu aplink mus, užsiimam vaizduotės žaidimais, ir mokomės per bandymus ir klaidas.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Aplink jos galvą buvo pilna kraujo.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “aplink”
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Mes eksperimentuojame su pasauliu aplink mus, užsiimam vaizduotės žaidimais, ir mokomės per bandymus ir klaidas.
Hear it in context: “aplink”
2 clipsThe English word “aplink” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as əˈplɪŋk (phonetic respelling: ə-PLINGK). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ə · PLINGK), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (PLINGK). Grammatically, “aplink” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “aplink” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:44
“Mūsų ankstyvame gyvenime, žaidimas yra mūsų pirmasis mokymosi metodas. Mes eksperimentuojame su pasauliu aplink mus, užsiimam vaizduotės žaidimais, ir mokomės per bandymus ir klaidas. ir mokomės per bandymus ir klaidas.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @2:17
“rožančius ir medalis kurį mama jai davė. Aplink jos galvą buvo pilna kraujo. Aš jaučiausi paralyžiuota. Aš stovėjau kaip statula, kaip ir mūsų ponia koridoriuje.”
Definition & Meaning: “aplink”
- To link an application or software component to a system or another program.
Example Sentences (3)
- “You need to aplink the new plugin before it can access the database.”
- “Mes eksperimentuojame su pasauliu aplink mus, užsiimam vaizduotės žaidimais, ir mokomės per bandymus ir klaidas.”
- “Aplink jos galvą buvo pilna kraujo. Aš jaučiausi paralyžiuota.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “aplink”
- Pronunciation:
- ə-PLINGK
- Syllables:
- ə · PLINGK
- Written Hyphenation:
- a · plink
- Primary stress:
- PLINGK
- IPA:
- əˈplɪŋk
- Hear it in context
- aplink
Words that Rhyme with “aplink”
-ɪŋkWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"aplink" (⁄əˈplɪŋk⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "aplink" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about aplink
How do you pronounce “aplink”?
“aplink” is pronounced ⁄əˈplɪŋk⁄ (ə-PLINGK). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “aplink”?
“aplink” has 2 syllables: ə · PLINGK.
Where is the stress in “aplink”?
The primary stress in “aplink” is on “PLINGK”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “aplink” mean?
To link an application or software component to a system or another program.
How can I hear “aplink” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “aplink” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “aplink”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).