How do you pronounce "lingers"?

In American English: /ˈlɪŋgɝz/ (LINGG-urz). In British English: /lˈɪŋɡəz/ (L-ingg). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪŋgɝz/ (LINGG-urz). In Australian English: /lˈɪŋɡəz/ (L-ingg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪŋgɝz/ (LINGG-urz), while in British English it's /lˈɪŋɡəz/ (L-ingg).

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lingers

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/ˈlɪŋgɝz/

LINGG-urz

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lɪŋglin·ɝzgers

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