How to Pronounce Investigate

To pronounce "investigate", say INV-est-ig-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /[ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/[ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “investigate”

"investigate" has 5 syllables: inv-est-ig-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does investigate mean?

verb

  1. To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

    “to investigate the causes of natural phenomena”

  2. To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.

    “to investigate an unsolved murder”

Synonyms

underseek

Words that rhyme with investigate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

researchscrutiniseinspectresearchingexaminescrutinizedetectexamining

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "investigate"?▾

"Investigate" has 5 syllables: inv · est · ig · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "investigate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "investigate" is /[ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]/.

What does "investigate" mean?▾

Investigate: To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

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