How Many Syllables In Trigger?
2syllables
Trigger has 2 syllables, trigg-er. It is a disyllabic word.
trigger
/ˈtrɪɡ.ə/ UK /ˈtrɪɡ.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trigg.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/trɪɡ.ə/
Division By Letters
trigg-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trigger
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | tr | ɪ | ɡ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Trigger Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in trigger?
Trigger has 2 syllables, trigg-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtrɪɡ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in trigger?
The first syllable, trigg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trigger?
Trigger has the structure CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trigger into syllables?
By sound, trɪɡ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, trigg-er.