How to pronounce excavated
Say it like EK-skuh-vay-tid. Excavated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- skuh
- vay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excavated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of excavated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EK-skuh-vay-tid.
What does excavated mean?
- simple past and past participle of excavate How to pronounce excavate
Questions about saying excavated
How do you pronounce excavated?
Say EK-skuh-vay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excavated?
Excavated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · skuh · vay · tid.
Is excavated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɪd/ (EK-skuh-vay-tid).