linkage

/ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ/

Syllables link·age

Stress LINK-age

Phonics Breakdown

link

/lɪŋk/

short i

age

/ɪdʒ/

schwa

Meaning

a connection or relationship between things; a system of connected parts

Sound Reference

💡

link=/lɪŋk/(link) + age=/ɪdʒ/(village)

Example

There is a strong linkage between exercise and health.