How to Pronounce "investigated"
word
/ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtəd/
in-VES-tuh-gay-did
/ɪnvˈɛstɪɡˌeɪtɪd/
in-VES-ti-gay-tid
Definition
Checked something carefully to find out the facts about it, usually in a formal or official way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtəd/
British English
/ɪnvˈɛstɪɡˌeɪtɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-VES-tuh-gay-did
UK
in-VES-ti-gay-tid
Listen in Context
The crime was investigated by the police.
The company was investigated for corruption.
The teacher investigated the missing books.
They quickly investigated the rumors to find out the truth.