How to Pronounce "linger"
word
/ˈɫɪŋɝ/, /ˈɫɪŋɡɝ/
LING-er
/lˈɪŋɡɐ/
LING-uh
Definition
To stay in a place or situation for longer than expected, or for something (like a feeling or smell) to last longer than usual.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɪŋɝ/, /ˈɫɪŋɡɝ/
British English
/lˈɪŋɡɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LING-er
UK
LING-uh
Listen in Context
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
She lingered at the door before leaving.
The memory of the day lingered in his mind.
The sadness lingered long after the movie ended.