How to Pronounce Triggering

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

TRIGG-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “triggering”

"triggering" has 3 syllables: trigg-er-ing. It rhymes with rejiggering, if that helps it stick.

What does triggering mean?

verb

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

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

noun

  1. The initiation of an event or process.

adjective

  1. That triggers or initiates.

Synonyms

activatedetonatefireinitiatepush someone's buttons

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Words that rhyme with triggering

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rejiggering

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "triggering"?▾

"Triggering" has 3 syllables: trigg · er · ing.

What does "triggering" mean?▾

Triggering: To fire a weapon.

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