How to pronounce investigated
Say it like in-VES-tuh-gay-tud. Investigated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES).
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- in
- VES
- tuh
- gay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Investigated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of investigated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-VES-tih-gay-tid.
What does investigated mean?
- simple past and past participle of investigate How to pronounce investigate
Questions about saying investigated
How do you pronounce investigated?
Say in-VES-tuh-gay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtəd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in investigated?
Investigated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES). Broken into parts: in · VES · tuh · gay · tud.
Is investigated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪd/ (in-VES-tih-gay-tid).