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How to Pronounce Lincoln

Lincoln / lihngkuhn /

The name Lincoln is a Male name of English origin meaning "Lake colony". It is pronounced lihngkuhn.

English Male 2 syllables

Lincoln is a English name meaning "Lake colony". Old English

Language English
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic lihngkuhn
IPA lɪŋkən

Say it as lihngkuhn. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Lincoln?
Lincoln is pronounced lihngkuhn.
What is the correct pronunciation of Lincoln?
The correct pronunciation of Lincoln is lihngkuhn (IPA: lɪŋkən).
Is Lincoln a English name?
Yes, Lincoln is a English name meaning "Lake colony".

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