How many syllables in lingering?

Syllables in lingering

3 or 2

lin·ger·ing

Lingering has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say lingering

Said as /ˈlɪŋɡɚɪŋ/3 syllables, LIN-ger-ing · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈlɪŋɡɹɪŋ/2 syllables · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say lingering slowly and listen for each vowel sound: lin, ger, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in lingering?
Lingering has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
How do you divide lingering into syllables?
Lingering divides as lin-ger-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in lingering?
The first syllable (LIN-ger-ing).

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