How to Pronounce "investigations"
word
/ˌɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃənz/
in-ves-tuh-GAY-shuhnz
/ɪnvˌɛstɪɡˈeɪʃənz/
in-ves-ti-GAY-shuhnz
Definition
Careful searches or studies, usually done to find out the truth about something, especially crimes, problems, or scientific questions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃənz/
British English
/ɪnvˌɛstɪɡˈeɪʃənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ves-tuh-GAY-shuhnz
UK
in-ves-ti-GAY-shuhnz
Listen in Context
The police started two investigations after the robbery.
The journalist led several investigations into corruption.
There are ongoing investigations at the university.
New evidence could change the direction of the investigations.