How to Pronounce "triggerman"
word
ˈtrɪɡɚˌmæn
TRIG-er-man
ˈtrɪɡəmæn
TRIG-uh-man
Definition
A triggerman is a person who actually shoots a gun in a crime, especially someone hired or assigned to kill or attack others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtrɪɡɚˌmæn
British English
ˈtrɪɡəmæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRIG-er-man
UK
TRIG-uh-man
Listen in Context
The triggerman was caught by the police last night.
The gang hired a triggerman for the job.
Who was the triggerman in the robbery?
Rumor has it the triggerman left town right after the shooting.