How to pronounce triggered
Say it like TRIG-erd. Triggered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIG).
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US American/ˈtrɪɡɚd/TRIG-erd
UK British/ˈtrɪɡəd/TRIG-ud
- TRIG
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triggered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of triggered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRIG-ud.
What does triggered mean?
adjective
- Having a trigger that reacts to some specific condition.“a motion-triggered alarm”
- simple past and past participle of trigger How to pronounce trigger
Questions about saying triggered
How do you pronounce triggered?
Say TRIG-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪɡɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪɡəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triggered?
Triggered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIG). Broken into parts: TRIG · erd.
Is triggered 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 /ˈtrɪɡəd/ (TRIG-ud).