How to pronounce investigates
Say it like in-VES-tuh-gayts. Investigates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES).
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- in
- VES
- tuh
- gayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Investigates 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.
- gaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of investigates
American and British speakers say investigates in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪts/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-VES-tuh-gayts.
What does investigates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of investigate How to pronounce investigate
Questions about saying investigates
How do you pronounce investigates?
Say in-VES-tuh-gayts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪts/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in investigates?
Investigates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES). Broken into parts: in · VES · tuh · gayts.
Do Americans and Brits say investigates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪts/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.