How to pronounce lingering
Say it like LING-guh-ring. Lingering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
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- LING
- guh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lingering 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lingering
American and British speakers say lingering in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LING-guh-ring.
What does lingering mean?
- gerund of linger: an act of loitering or waiting. How to pronounce linger
- That which lingers; a remnant.
- present participle and gerund of linger How to pronounce linger
Where does lingering come from?
From linger + -ing.
Words that rhyme with lingering
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Questions about saying lingering
How do you pronounce lingering?
Say LING-guh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lingering?
Lingering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · guh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say lingering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.