trigger

/ˈtrɪɡər/

Syllables trig·ger

Stress TRIG-ger

Phonics Breakdown

tr

/tr/

consonant blend

i

/ɪ/

short i

gg

/ɡ/

hard g

er

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

to cause something to happen; a device that fires a gun

Sound Reference

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tri=/trɪ/(trip) + gg=/ɡ/(egg) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

Loud noises can trigger fear in animals.