linger

/ˈlɪŋɡər/

Syllables lin·ger

Stress LIN-ger

Phonics Breakdown

lin

/lɪŋ/

short i

ger

/ɡər/

r sound

Meaning

to stay longer than expected; to remain

Sound Reference

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lin=/lɪŋ/(sing) + ger=/ɡər/(tiger)

Example

A sweet smell lingered in the room.