How to pronounce lingers
Say it like LING-gherz. Lingers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
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US American/ˈlɪŋɡɚz/LING-gherz
UK British/ˈlɪŋɡəz/LING-guz
- LING
- gherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lingers 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.
- gherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lingers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LING-guz.
What does lingers mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of linger How to pronounce linger
Questions about saying lingers
How do you pronounce lingers?
Say LING-gherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lingers?
Lingers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · gherz.
Is lingers 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 /ˈlɪŋɡəz/ (LING-guz).