How to Pronounce "investigating"
word
/ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/
in-VES-tuh-gay-ting
/ɪnvˈɛstɪɡˌeɪtɪŋ/
in-VES-ti-gay-ting
Definition
Trying to find out the truth about something by examining facts, asking questions, or looking carefully for information. It is often used for police work, problems, accidents, or scientific research.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/
British English
/ɪnvˈɛstɪɡˌeɪtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-VES-tuh-gay-ting
UK
in-VES-ti-gay-ting
Listen in Context
The police are investigating the accident.
Scientists are investigating the cause of the disease.
She is investigating a problem with the computer.
We're still investigating what went wrong, so I can't give you a full answer yet.