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lingering

How many syllables in lingering?

  3 syllables

Divide lingering into syllables:   lin-ger-ing
Stressed syllable in lingering:   lin-ger-ing
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Synonyms for lingering


1 syllable
  • long
  • slow
2 syllables
  • drawn out
  • lasting
  • prolonged
  • haunting
  • lengthened
  • spun out
3 syllables
  • enduring
  • long drawn out
  • protracted
4 syllables
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