How to pronounce lingered
Say it like LING-gherd. Lingered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
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- LING
- gherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lingered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lingered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LING-gud.
What does lingered mean?
- simple past and past participle of linger How to pronounce linger
Words that rhyme with lingered
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Questions about saying lingered
How do you pronounce lingered?
Say LING-gherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋɡɚd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋɡəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lingered?
Lingered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · gherd.
Is lingered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪŋɡəd/ (LING-gud).