How to pronounce investigations
Say it like in-ves-tuh-GAY-shunz. Investigations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GAY).
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- in
- ves
- tuh
- GAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Investigations 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.
- vesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of investigations
American and British speakers say investigations in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ves-tih-GAY-shunz.
What does investigations mean?
- plural of investigation How to pronounce investigation
Words that rhyme with investigations
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Questions about saying investigations
How do you pronounce investigations?
Say in-ves-tuh-GAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in investigations?
Investigations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GAY). Broken into parts: in · ves · tuh · GAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say investigations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.