How to pronounce excavator
Say it like EK-skuh-vay-ter. Excavator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- skuh
- vay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excavator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of excavator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuh.
What does excavator mean?
- A person who excavates.“the excavators of an ancient Egyptian tomb”
- A vehicle, often on tracks, used to dig ditches etc.
- A curette used to scrape out pathological material.
Where does excavator come from?
From excavate + -or.
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Questions about saying excavator
How do you pronounce excavator?
Say EK-skuh-vay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excavator?
Excavator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · skuh · vay · ter.
Is excavator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ (EK-skuh-vay-tuh).