How to Pronounce "investigate"
word
/ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/
in-VES-tuh-gayt
/ɪnvˈɛstɪɡˌeɪt/
in-VES-ti-gayt
Definition
To try to find out the truth about something by gathering information, examining facts, or asking questions. It is often used for crimes, problems, accidents, or scientific research.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪt/
British English
/ɪnvˈɛstɪɡˌeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-VES-tuh-gayt
UK
in-VES-ti-gayt
Listen in Context
The police will investigate the accident.
Scientists are trying to investigate the disease.
We need to investigate why the machine stopped.
They're still investigating what caused the fire.