How to Pronounce "trigger"
word
/ˈtɹɪɡɝ/
TRI-gur
/tɹˈɪɡɐ/
TRI-guh
Definition
As a verb, to trigger something means to cause it to start or happen, often suddenly. As a noun, it is the part of a gun that you pull to fire it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɹɪɡɝ/
British English
/tɹˈɪɡɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRI-gur
UK
TRI-guh
Listen in Context
Smoke can trigger the fire alarm.
The loud noise triggered a strong reaction in the baby.
He pulled the trigger by accident.
Just one email can trigger a whole day of stress.