How to Pronounce Trigger

To pronounce "trigger", say TRIGG-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹɪɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

trigger

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying trigger, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

/ˈtɹɪɡə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trigger”

"trigger" has 2 syllables: trigg-er. It rhymes with vigor and digger, if that helps it stick.

What does trigger mean?

noun

A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
“Just pull the trigger.”
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.

verb

To fire a weapon.
To initiate something.
“The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers.”

Synonyms

activate detonate fire initiate push someone's buttons

Words that rhyme with trigger

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vigor digger outrigger rigueur biggar bigger chigger crigger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trigger"?▾

"Trigger" has 2 syllables: trigg · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "trigger"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trigger" is /ˈtɹɪɡə/.

What does "trigger" mean?▾

Trigger: A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “trigger” in the full dictionary →