How to Pronounce "investigation"
word
/ˌɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/
in-ves-tuh-GAY-shuhn
/ɪnvˌɛstɪɡˈeɪʃən/
in-ves-ti-GAY-shuhn
Definition
An investigation is a careful process of trying to find facts, causes, or the truth about something. It is often done by police, journalists, scientists, or organizations after a crime, problem, accident, or unusual event.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/
British English
/ɪnvˌɛstɪɡˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-ves-tuh-GAY-shuhn
UK
in-ves-ti-GAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The police started an investigation after the fire.
The school is doing an investigation into the missing laptops.
The investigation showed that the machine was old and unsafe.
They're keeping details private while the investigation is ongoing.