How do you pronounce "lingered"?

In American English: /ˈlɪŋgɝd/ (LINGG-urd). In British English: /lˈɪŋɡəd/ (L-ingg). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪŋgɝd/ (LINGG-urd). In Australian English: /lˈɪŋɡəd/ (L-ingg).

Is "lingered" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪŋgɝd/ (LINGG-urd), while in British English it's /lˈɪŋɡəd/ (L-ingg).

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lingered

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/ˈlɪŋgɝd/

LINGG-urd

Syllable Breakdown

lɪŋglin·ɝdgered

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