How to Pronounce "substantiate"
word
səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/, /səbˈstæntʃiˌeɪt
suhb-STAN-shee-ayt
səbstˈænʃɪˌeɪt
suhb-STAN-shi-ayt
Definition
To provide evidence or proof to show that something is true.
IPA Transcription
American English
səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/, /səbˈstæntʃiˌeɪt
British English
səbstˈænʃɪˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suhb-STAN-shee-ayt
UK
suhb-STAN-shi-ayt
Listen in Context
Can you substantiate your statement with facts?
The researcher failed to substantiate his hypothesis.
We need more data to substantiate our findings.
She couldn't substantiate the rumors she heard at the meeting.