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How to pronounce:
investigate
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt
Examples:
The police will investigate the murder case.
The police investigate the death of Ellenand capture the murderer.
The police were instructed to investigate the veracity of the claims.
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Common mistakes of investigate pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-ˈvest-i-gate". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "in-ˈves-ti-ˌgate". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on "gate".
- Vowel confusion: People might pronounce "i" in "investigate" as a short vowel sound, sounding like "ih". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound: /ɪ/ in both US and UK. Tip: Practice saying "sit" to get the right vowel sound.
- Silent letters: Some may pronounce the "g" in "investigate" too strongly, making it sound like "in-vest-i-gate". The "g" is softer, as in /g/ but not emphasized. Tip: Focus on blending the "ti" to sound like "sh" for smoother pronunciation.
- Extra syllables: A common mistake is adding an extra syllable, saying "in-vest-i-gate" instead of "in-ˈves-ti-ˌgate". This can make the word sound awkward. Tip: Break it down into three syllables to maintain clarity.
- Ending sound: Learners sometimes drop the final "ate," pronouncing it as "investig." The correct ending includes the full "ate" sound: /eɪt/. Tip: Practice saying "create" to help with the correct ending sound.