How many syllables in investigate?

There are 4 syllables in the word investigate.

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Divide investigate into syllables:

in · ves · ti · gate

How to pronounce investigate:

Definition of investigate:

investigate (verb):: to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry; to inquire into (a situation or problem) thoroughly in order to discover the truth

Synonyms for investigate:

scrutinize sift examine explore consider inspect study research probe

Antonyms for investigate:

forget miss pass close answer neglect dismiss rush estimate slight

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