To pronounce "investigation", say INV-est-ig-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/
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"investigation" has 5 syllables: inv-est-ig-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Investigation" has 5 syllables: inv · est · ig · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "investigation" is /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/.
Investigation: The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
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