How to pronounce investigating
Say it like in-VES-tuh-gay-ting. Investigating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES).
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- in
- VES
- tuh
- gay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Investigating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of investigating
- 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-ting.
What does investigating mean?
- the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
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Questions about saying investigating
How do you pronounce investigating?
Say in-VES-tuh-gay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in investigating?
Investigating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES). Broken into parts: in · VES · tuh · gay · ting.
Is investigating 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 /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ (in-VES-tih-gay-ting).