how to pronounce investigation

/ɛ̃.vɛs.ti.ɡa.sjɔ̃/

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investigation is pronounced in five syllables

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ɔ̃

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An example use of investigation in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… s'agit d'une investigation pluraliste le …”

meanings of investigation

noun:

Investigation, examination.

investigation frequency in french - C1 level of CEFR

the word investigation occurs in french on average 6.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.