How to Pronounce "investigates"
word
ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪts
in-VES-tuh-gayts
ɪnvˈɛstɪɡˌeɪts
in-VEST-ih-gayts
Definition
Looks into something carefully to find out information, usually about a problem, crime, or mystery.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪts
British English
ɪnvˈɛstɪɡˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-VES-tuh-gayts
UK
in-VEST-ih-gayts
Listen in Context
The detective investigates the crime scene.
A journalist investigates the facts before writing a story.
The company investigates customer complaints quickly.
Whenever something strange happens at work, Emma investigates right away.