How to pronounce investigators
Say it like in-VES-tuh-gay-terz. Investigators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES).
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- in
- VES
- tuh
- gay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Investigators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of investigators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuz.
What does investigators mean?
- plural of investigator How to pronounce investigator
Questions about saying investigators
How do you pronounce investigators?
Say in-VES-tuh-gay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in investigators?
Investigators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VES). Broken into parts: in · VES · tuh · gay · terz.
Is investigators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtəz/ (in-VES-tih-gay-tuz).