How to Pronounce "investigative"
word
/ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪv/
in-VES-tuh-gay-tiv
/ɪnvˈɛstɪɡətˌɪv/
in-VEST-i-guh-tiv
Definition
Describes something related to searching for information or finding out the truth, especially through careful study or examination, like in journalism or police work.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪv/
British English
/ɪnvˈɛstɪɡətˌɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-VES-tuh-gay-tiv
UK
in-VEST-i-guh-tiv
Listen in Context
She works for an investigative news team.
The police started an investigative process after the accident.
He reads many investigative reports about politics.
Investigative journalism exposes corruption and hidden stories.