How to Pronounce "substantiates"
word
səbˈstænʃiˌeɪts/, /səbˈstæntʃiˌeɪts
sub-STAN-shee-ayts
səbstˈænʃɪˌeɪts
sub-STAN-shi-ayts
Definition
To provide evidence or proof to support that something is true or valid.
IPA Transcription
American English
səbˈstænʃiˌeɪts/, /səbˈstæntʃiˌeɪts
British English
səbstˈænʃɪˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sub-STAN-shee-ayts
UK
sub-STAN-shi-ayts
Listen in Context
She substantiates her argument with statistics.
The scientist substantiates the theory with experiments.
A document substantiates his claim to the property.
Nothing he said substantiates the rumor.