How to pronounce investigative
Say it like in-VES-tuh-gay-tiv. Investigative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES).
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- in
- VES
- tuh
- gay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Investigative 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of investigative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-VES-tuh-gay-tiv.
What does investigative mean?
- designed to find information or ascertain facts“a fact-finding committee”“investigative reporting”
Where does investigative come from?
From investigate + -ive.
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Questions about saying investigative
How do you pronounce investigative?
Say in-VES-tuh-gay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in investigative?
Investigative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES). Broken into parts: in · VES · tuh · gay · tiv.
Is investigative 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 /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪv/ (in-VES-tuh-gay-tiv).