How to Pronounce Triggered

To pronounce "triggered", say TRIGG-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

TRIGG-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “triggered”

"triggered" has 3 syllables: trigg-er-ed. It rhymes with niggard and nygard, if that helps it stick.

What does triggered mean?

verb

  1. To fire a weapon.
  2. To initiate something.

    “The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers.”

adjective

  1. Having a trigger that reacts to some specific condition.

    “a motion-triggered alarm”

Synonyms

activatedetonatefireinitiatepush someone's buttons

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Words that rhyme with triggered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

niggardnygardsigurd

Related words

sparktripactuateactivateinitiationinduction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "triggered"?▾

"Triggered" has 3 syllables: trigg · er · ed.

What does "triggered" mean?▾

Triggered: To fire a weapon.

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