How to pronounce trigger
Say it like TRIG-er. Trigger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIG).
- TRIG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trigger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of trigger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRIG-uh.
What does trigger mean?
- put in motion or move to act“trigger a reaction”“actuate the circuits”
- release or pull the trigger on“Trigger a gun”
- lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
- a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
- an act that sets in motion some course of events
Where does trigger come from?
Originally tricker, from Dutch trekker (“pull”, noun, as in drawer-pull, bell-pull), from Dutch trekken (“to drag, draw, pull”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with trigger
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Questions about saying trigger
How do you pronounce trigger?
Say TRIG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trigger?
Trigger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIG). Broken into parts: TRIG · er.
Is trigger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtrɪɡə/ (TRIG-uh).