How to Pronounce Triggers

To pronounce "triggers", say TRIGG-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

TRIGG-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “triggers”

"triggers" has 2 syllables: trigg-ers. It rhymes with rigors and diggers, if that helps it stick.

What does triggers mean?

noun

  1. A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

    “Just pull the trigger.”

  2. A similar device used to activate any mechanism.

verb

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

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

Synonyms

activatedetonatefireinitiatepush someone's buttons

Words that rhyme with triggers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rigorsdiggerschiggerssiggersbiggersdriggersoutriggerswiggers

Related words

sparktripactuateactivateinitiationinduction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "triggers"?▾

"Triggers" has 2 syllables: trigg · ers.

What does "triggers" mean?▾

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

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