How to pronounce triggerfish
Say it like TRIG-er-fish. Triggerfish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIG).
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- TRIG
- er
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triggerfish 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of triggerfish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRIG-uh-fish.
What does triggerfish mean?
- Any of several brightly colored fish, of the family Balistidae, that inhabit tropical reefs and have an erectile spine on the dorsal fin.
Where does triggerfish come from?
From trigger + fish. First attested in the 1840s.
Questions about saying triggerfish
How do you pronounce triggerfish?
Say TRIG-er-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪɡərˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪɡəˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triggerfish?
Triggerfish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIG). Broken into parts: TRIG · er · fish.
Is triggerfish 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 /ˈtrɪɡəˌfɪʃ/ (TRIG-uh-fish).