How to pronounce triggers
Say it like TRIG-erz. Triggers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIG).
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US American/ˈtrɪɡɚz/TRIG-erz
UK British/ˈtrɪɡəz/TRIG-uz
- TRIG
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triggers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of triggers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRIG-uz.
What does triggers mean?
noun
- plural of trigger How to pronounce trigger
- third-person singular simple present indicative of trigger How to pronounce trigger
Questions about saying triggers
How do you pronounce triggers?
Say TRIG-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triggers?
Triggers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIG). Broken into parts: TRIG · erz.
Is triggers 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 /ˈtrɪɡəz/ (TRIG-uz).