How to Pronounce "linger on"
expression
ˈɫɪŋɝ/, /ˈɫɪŋɡɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LING-ger-AWN
lˈɪŋɡɐ/ /ˈɒn
LING-guh-ON
Definition
To continue to exist, stay, or be noticed for longer than expected; can refer to a feeling, smell, memory, or presence that doesn't go away quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪŋɝ/, /ˈɫɪŋɡɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
lˈɪŋɡɐ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LING-ger-AWN
UK
LING-guh-ON
Listen in Context
The smell of flowers lingered on in the room.
His memories lingered on long after he left.
Pain from the injury lingered on for weeks.
Sometimes old songs just linger on in your mind all day.