How to Pronounce "linger over"
expression
ˈɫɪŋɝ/, /ˈɫɪŋɡɝ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
LING-gur OH-vur
lˈɪŋɡɐ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
LING-guh OH-vuh
Definition
To spend a long time enjoying, looking at, or thinking about something, often in a slow and thoughtful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪŋɝ/, /ˈɫɪŋɡɝ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
lˈɪŋɡɐ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LING-gur OH-vur
UK
LING-guh OH-vuh
Listen in Context
She likes to linger over a cup of tea in the morning.
He often lingers over his favorite books at night.
We shouldn't linger over the details for too long.
They love to linger over Sunday brunch and chat for hours.