How do you pronounce "trigger"?

In American English: /ˈtrɪgɝ/ (TRIG-ur). In British English: /tɹˈɪgə/ (TR-ig). In Canadian English: /ˈtrɪgɝ/ (TRIG-ur). In Australian English: /tɹˈɪɡə/ (TR-ig).

Is "trigger" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtrɪgɝ/ (TRIG-ur), while in British English it's /tɹˈɪgə/ (TR-ig).

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trigger

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/ˈtrɪgɝ/

TRIG-ur

Syllable Breakdown

trɪgtrig·ɝger

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