To pronounce "lingering", say LING-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lingering
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LING-er-ing
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"lingering" has 3 syllables: ling-er-ing. It rhymes with fingering, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lingering" has 3 syllables: ling · er · ing.
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