How do you pronounce "lincoln"?

In American English: /ˈlɪŋkən/ (LINGK-uhn). In British English: /lˈɪŋkən/ (L-ingk). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪŋkən/ (LINGK-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈɪŋkən/ (L-ingk).

Is "lincoln" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪŋkən/ (LINGK-uhn), while in British English it's /lˈɪŋkən/ (L-ingk).

How to Pronounce "lincoln"

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lincoln

/ˈlɪŋkən/

LINGK-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

lɪŋklin·əncoln

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