How to Pronounce Lingers

To pronounce "lingers", say LING-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

LING-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “lingers”

"lingers" has 2 syllables: ling-ers. It rhymes with fingers and forefingers, if that helps it stick.

What does lingers mean?

verb

  1. To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.
  2. To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.

Synonyms

abidetarry

Words that rhyme with lingers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fingersforefingers

Related words

tarryloiterlurkloungedawdlelollygagdally

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lingers"?▾

"Lingers" has 2 syllables: ling · ers.

What does "lingers" mean?▾

Lingers: To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.

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